Deet Definition

dēt
noun
An oily, liquid neurotoxin, C12H17NO, used in insect and tick repellents.
Webster's New World
pronoun

An insect repellent (chemical name N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) that can be applied to skin or clothing.

Wiktionary

Origin of Deet

  • From d t, the initials of diethyl and toluamide in the name of the chemical.

    From Wiktionary

  • From d.t. abbr. of diethyl toluamide

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Deet Sentence Examples

  • For prevention, remember to cover up whenever you're outdoors between dusk and dawn and protect yourself with an insect repellent that contains the chemical DEET.

  • Bug spray containing DEET has been proven as the best protection against mosquito bites, along with practical sense.

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends DEET, which is found in common insect repellents.

  • Children benefit from a 6 to 10 percent concentration of DEET, which is found in pediatric formulas, while adults may apply 30 to 50 percent concentrations.

  • For added protection, wear light colored clothing whenever possible and use an insect repellent containing DEET.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEE

Words Ending With

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Words Starting With D and Ending With T

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With D4 Letter Words Ending With T