Molluskicide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007530",
  "term": "Molluskicide",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical substance specifically designed to kill mollusks, such as snails and slugs. These agents are primarily used in agriculture to protect crops from mollusk damage and in public health to control vectors of parasitic diseases. Metaldehyde and iron phosphate are common active ingredients found in commercial molluskicides.",
  "synonyms": [
    "limacide",
    "molluscicide"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1264 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/molluskicide/"
}