derris
derris
Definition
der·ris (der′is)
noun
any of a genus (Derris) of woody East Indian plants of the pea family, from whose roots rotenone is extracted
Etymology: ModL < Gr, hide < IE base *der-: see derma
derris
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- root: Rotenone ( an organic insecticide isolated from powdered derris roots ) blocks respiration with all NAD-linked substrates, but leaves succinate oxidation intact.
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