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allethrin

(al′ə t̸hrin′)

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noun

a thick, pale-yellow, synthetic liquid insecticide, CHO, similar in structure to pyrethrin

Origin: < all(ene) (< allylene < allyl + -ene) + (pyr)ethr(um) + -in

See allethrin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A synthetic clear or amber-colored viscous insecticide, C₁₉H₂₆O₃, similar to pyrethrin.

Origin:

Origin: all(yl)

Origin: + (pyr)ethrin

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