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rotenone

/ˈrəʊ.tə.nəʊn/

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noun

/ˈrəʊ.tə.nəʊn/C2formalscientific
  • ruБелое кристаллическое инсектицидное вещество, получаемое из корней растений рода деррис и кубе, используемое в домашних садах и известное своей низкой токсичностью для млекопитающих.

A white crystalline insecticide derived from the roots of derris and cube plants, used in home gardens and noted for its low toxicity to mammals.

uncountable

  1. Natural insecticideC2formalscientific

    A white crystalline compound extracted from the roots of certain plants (like derris and cube), used as an insecticide with low toxicity to mammals.

    ruПриродный инсектицид

    • Rotenone is commonly used in organic gardening to control pests.
    • The gardener applied rotenone to protect the vegetables from aphids.
    • Studies show that rotenone has low toxicity for humans but is highly effective against insects.

    Synonymsbarbasco

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