Piscicide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008980",
  "term": "Piscicide",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical substance intended to kill fish, often used as a pesticide for managing fish populations. These agents are applied to water bodies to control invasive or undesirable species, or to remove all fish from a habitat before restocking with desired species. Rotenone, a compound derived from plant roots, is a common piscicide that acts by inhibiting cellular respiration, though its use is regulated due to toxicity to other aquatic organisms.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1284 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/piscicide/"
}