Pyrethrin Definition

pī-rēthrĭn, -rĕthrĭn
noun
Either of two liquid esters, C21H28O3 or C22H28O5, derived from chrysanthemums: the active ingredient of pyrethrum.
Webster's New World

(organic chemistry) Any of a number of naturally occurring insecticides extracted from the pyrethrum plant; unusual in having a cyclopropane ring.

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Other Word Forms of Pyrethrin

Noun

Singular:
pyrethrin
Plural:
pyrethrins

Origin of Pyrethrin

  • pyrethr(um) –in

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

Pyrethrin Sentence Examples

  • Their bed bug insecticide spray is an oil-based (pyrethrin) product.

  • Many of these products contain an insecticide called pyrethrin.

  • Pyrethrin is a natural product, made from chrysanthemum plants native to Asia and Africa.

  • The advantage of these types of products is that pyrethrin has a residual effect.

  • You cannot use the synthetic form of pyrethrin called permethrin on cats.

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