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sheep dip

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sheep dip also sheep-dip (shpdp)
n.
Any of various preparations of liquid disinfectant into which sheep are dipped to destroy parasites and to clean their wool, especially before shearing.
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Noun1.sheep dipsheep dip - a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites
liquid - a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure
pesticide - a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects)


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