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pyrethroid

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py·re·throid  (p-rthroid, -rthroid)
n.
Any of several synthetic compounds similar to pyrethrin, used as an insecticide.
pyrethroid [paɪˈriːθrɔɪd]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of various chemical compounds having similar insecticidal properties to pyrethrin
adj
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) of or relating to such compounds
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The pesticides they use to fog areas for mosquitoes are synthetic pyrethroids and they are not safe for humans or animals.
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