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septicidal

/sɛptɪˈsaɪdəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does septicidal mean?

adjective

Relating to or causing the death of seeds or seedlings, especially by destroying the embryo or preventing germination.

Example

"The septicidal properties of the plant made it useful for controlling weeds in agricultural fields."

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