PYRETHROID


Meaning of PYRETHROID in English

pīˈrēˌthrȯid, -ˈreˌ- noun

( -s )

Etymology: pyrethr in + -oid (I)

: any of various synthetic compounds related to the pyrethrins and having similar insecticidal properties

• pyrethroid adjective

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