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| aerosol |
a liquid substance, such as an insecticide, disinfectant, deodorant, or paint, sealed in a container under pressure and dispensed as a fine spray. [1/2 definitions] |
| azobenzene |
an orange-red, nonsoluble crystalline compound obtained from nitrobenzene, used in organic synthesis, as an insecticide, and in the making of dyes. |
| chlordane |
a colorless, toxic liquid hydrocarbon used as an insecticide. |
| derris |
any of several leguminous plants of the East Indies, whose roots produce the insecticide rotenone. |
| dieldrin |
a highly poisonous, long-lasting insecticide. |
| dusting powder |
any fine light powder that prevents sticking or, when containing dried chemicals or scents, is used as an insecticide, medicine, or toiletry. |
| heptachlor |
an insoluble waxy solid used as an insecticide. |
| mirex |
an insecticide used esp. against the stinging fire ant. |
| parathion |
a highly poisonous liquid used as an insecticide. |
| Paris green |
a poisonous, bright green powder used in paints, preservatives, and esp. as an insecticide. |
| phenothiazine |
a greenish organic compound used to expel intestinal worms in domestic animals, as an insecticide, and in the synthesis of tranquilizers. |
| potassium cyanide |
a highly poisonous white powder used as an insecticide and in photography, electroplating, and metallurgy, esp. in extracting silver and gold from ores. |
| pyrethrum |
any of various chrysanthemums grown for their colorful flowers and for the preparation of an insecticide and ointment. [2 definitions] |
| spray1 |
a liquid preparation made to be applied or dispensed by spraying, such as an insecticide, paint, or cosmetic. [1/8 definitions] |
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