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Meaning of ROTENONE

Pronunciation:  'rowt`nown

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  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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 See Also: insect powder, insecticide

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. Derris: a tropical shrub in the legume family.
  2. An insecticide containing rotenone (tubatoxin), a chemical extracted from the derris shrub.
 

 

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