ROTENONE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A white crystalline insecticide that has low toxicity for mammals; is used in home gardens; extracted from the roots of derris and cube

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Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("rotenone" is a kind of...):

insect powder; insecticide (a chemical used to kill insects)

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