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Definition of ecocidal in English:

ecocidal

adjective

  • Destructive of the environment, especially when intentional or reckless.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in The Guardian.

Pronunciation

ecocidal

/ˌiːkə(ʊ)ˈsʌɪdl/ /ˌɛkə(ʊ)ˈsʌɪdl/