antibacterial agent
A substance (or active part thereof) that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.
carcinogenic agent
A role played by a chemical compound which is known to induce a process of carcinogenesis by corrupting normal cellular pathways, leading to the acquistion of tumoral capabilities.
antifungal agent
An antimicrobial agent that destroys fungi by suppressing their ability to grow or reproduce.
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insecticide
Strictly, a substance intended to kill members of the class Insecta. In common usage, any substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling or controlling insects.
herbicide
A substance used to destroy plant pests.
rodenticide
A substance used to destroy rodent pests.
antineoplastic agent
A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms.
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catena-poly[(oxidoarsenate-μ-oxido)]sodium
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