sheep dip

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sheep dip also sheep-dip (sh

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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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sheep 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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