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paraquat

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par·a·quat  (pr-kwt)
n.
A colorless compound, C12H14Cl2N2, or a related yellow compound, C12H14N2(CH3SO4)2, used as a herbicide.
[para- + quat(ernary).]
Paraquat [ˈpærəˌkwɒt]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds)™ a yellow extremely poisonous soluble solid used in solution as a weedkiller
paraquat  (pr-kwt)
A toxic compound used as a herbicide, especially in its colorless, dichloride form (C12H14Cl2N2) or in its yellow, bismethyl sulfate form (C14H20N2O8S2). Paraquat is used primarily to control grass and weeds. Its use in the United States is restricted because of its high level of toxicity.
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Noun1.paraquat - a poisonous yellow solid used in solution as a herbicide
herbicide, weed killer, weedkiller - a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth
Translations
Paraquat® [ˈpærəkwɒt] N → herbicida m
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