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molluscicide

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A substance that kills molluscs.

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verb

Meaning 2

To kill molluscs.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English mollusc Latin -cīdader. Middle French -cidebor. English -cide English molluscicide From mollusc + -cide.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: slakkenbestrijdingsmiddel — substance that kills molluscs
  • Icelandic: lindýraeitur — substance that kills molluscs