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Meaning of "metaldehyde" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF METALDEHYDE

metaldehyde  [mɛtˈældɪˌhaɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF METALDEHYDE

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Metaldehyde is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES METALDEHYDE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

metaldehyde

Metaldehyde

Metaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula 4. It is commonly used as a pesticide against slugs, snails, and other gastropods. It is the cyclic tetramer of acetaldehyde.

Definition of metaldehyde in the English dictionary

The definition of metaldehyde in the dictionary is a chemical, 4, that is a polymer of acetaldehyde and that is used to kill slugs and snails and also as a fuel for portable stoves.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH METALDEHYDE


acetaldehyde
ˌæsɪˈtældɪˌhaɪd
aldehyde
ˈældɪˌhaɪd
benzaldehyde
bɛnˈzældɪˌhaɪd
benzenecarbaldehyde
ˌbɛnziːnkɑːˈbældɪˌhaɪd
butyraldehyde
ˌbjuːtɪˈrældɪˌhaɪd
cowhide
ˈkaʊˌhaɪd
formaldehyde
fɔːˈmældɪˌhaɪd
furaldehyde
fjʊəˈrældəˌhaɪd
furfuraldehyde
ˌfɜːfjəˈrældəˌhaɪd
glutaraldehyde
ˌɡluːtəˈrældɪˌhaɪd
glyceraldehyde
ˌɡlɪsəˈrældəˌhaɪd
Haid
haɪd
hide
haɪd
horsehide
ˈhɔːsˌhaɪd
Hyde
haɪd
naugahyde
ˈnɔːɡəˌhaɪd
oxhide
ˈɒksˌhaɪd
paraformaldehyde
ˌpærəfɔːˈmældɪˌhaɪd
paraldehyde
pəˈrældɪˌhaɪd
rawhide
ˈrɔːˌhaɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE METALDEHYDE

metal
metal detector
metal fatigue
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metalanguage
metalepses
metaleptic
metaleptical
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metalinguistic
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metalist
metalization
metalize
metall.
metalled

WORDS THAT END LIKE METALDEHYDE

aide
alcayde
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Inverclyde
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Teyde

Synonyms and antonyms of metaldehyde in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «metaldehyde» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF METALDEHYDE

Find out the translation of metaldehyde to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of metaldehyde from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «metaldehyde» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

四聚乙醛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

metaldehıdo
570 millions of speakers

English

metaldehyde
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Metaldehyde
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الميتالدهيد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

метальдегид
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

metaldeído
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

metaldehyde
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

métaldéhyde
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Metaldehyde
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Metaldehyd
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メタアルデヒド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

메타 알데히드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Metaldehyde
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Metaldehyde
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

metaldehyde
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेटाडिहाइड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

metaldehyde
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

metaldeide
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

metaldehyd
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

метальдегід
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

metaldehidă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

metaldehyde
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

metaldehied
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

metaldehyd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

metaldehyde
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of metaldehyde

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «METALDEHYDE»

The term «metaldehyde» is normally little used and occupies the 129.010 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «METALDEHYDE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about metaldehyde

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «METALDEHYDE»

Discover the use of metaldehyde in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to metaldehyde and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Veterinary Toxicology: Basic and Clinical Principles
CH3 H3C O O O CH3 O Metaldehyde H3C Acetaldehyde Acetic acid O H C H3C H3C OH O FIGURE 53.1 Chemical structures of metaldehyde and its two major metabolites (acetaldehyde and acetic acid). of metaldehyde poisoning cases in ...
Ramesh Chandra Gupta, 2012
2
Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine
OVERVIEW • Metaldehyde toxicosis is referred to as the "shake and bake" syndrome in domestic animals and involves adverse effects on the nervous and musculoskeletal systems ("classically" caudal-to-cranial progression of signs), GI tract, ...
Jean-Pierre Lavoie, Kenneth Hinchcliff, 2011
3
Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries
Metaldehyde and methiocarb are two commonly used molluscicides, which usually are formulated with a bran bait. When choosing between metaldehyde and methiocarb, in general, methiocarb is more effective under prolonged cool, wet, ...
Steve H. Dreistadt, University of California (System). Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2001
4
Pesticide Profiles: Toxicity, Environmental Impact, and Fate
Irritation of the skin, eye, and mucous membranes of the upper airways and gastrointestinal tract may result from contact with metaldehyde (8). Within a few hours of accidental or intentional ingestion, the following symptoms appeared in  ...
Michael A. Kamrin, 1997
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Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Ruminant
r Metaldehyde poisoning is characterized by the abrupt onset of severe neurologic signs. r Metaldehyde is widely used for the control of slugs and snails. In some countries (outside the United States), metaldehyde is also used as a solid fuel in ...
Scott R. R. Haskell, 2011
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Oxford Desk Reference: Toxicology
Metaldehyde Metaldehyde is most commonly used as a 'molluscicide', typically in relation to slugs and snails. It is sold under a variety of different trade names, and is sold to be used as pellets (often combined with wheat bait), liquid, or paste.
Nick Bateman, Robert Jefferson, Simon Thomas, 2014
7
Veterinary Forensics: Animal Cruelty Investigations
Lesions No specific gross or histological lesions are expected with 1080 exposures. Metaldehyde Sources Metaldehyde is a molluscicide commonly used to control snails and slugs on horticultural and home garden crops. Baits are available ...
Melinda D. Merck, 2012
8
Medical Toxicology
CHAPTER 241 Molluscicides Christopher R. DeWitt and Richard C. Dart METALDEHYDE Molecular formula and weight: CAS Registry No.: Therapeutic levels: Special concerns: Antidote: CBHlb04;176.2g/mol 108-62-3 Unknown Seizures ...
Richard C. Dart, 2004
9
Molluscs as Crop Pests
Early studies of the action of metaldehyde attribute excessive mucus secretion as the most common cause of death in gastropods ingesting the material. While recording that metaldehyde stimulates water loss via mucus secretion, Cragg and  ...
G. M. Barker, 2002
10
Biopesticides Handbook
Metaldehyde (BDH Chemicals, Poole, UK) was applied to the recording bath from a saturated stock solution, made up in saline, to give a final bath concentration that was calculated to be in the range 1-5 x10–3 M. This is the range used for ...
NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «METALDEHYDE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term metaldehyde is used in the context of the following news items.
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OSU to recruit slug researcher, other experts
Methods of controlling the mollusks, such as bait containing the pesticide metaldehyde, aren't reliably effective, growers reported. The new ... «Capital press, Jul 15»
2
Prized plant or pooch's peril? Dogs Trust warn owners of dangers …
Gardeners waging war on slugs and snails can unwittingly put their pooches at risk by leaving slug pellets containing toxic metaldehyde where ... «Mancunian Matters, Jul 15»
3
New app says whether to spray crops or not
A new smartphone app aims to help farmers and advisers reduce the risk of key pesticides entering water this autumn, such as metaldehyde ... «FarmersWeekly, Jul 15»
4
How to help hostas thrive, deal with sinkholes
Poison baits containing metaldehyde or iron phosphate are effective in controlling slugs and snails. Pans of beer placed near hostas also ... «Springfield News-Leader, Jul 15»
5
Paul Rogers: Give toads a garden home
How much better to let nature take charge of the problem rather than using the highly toxic slug bait, metaldehyde, to contaminate the ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
6
Danish hedgehogs dying in massive numbers
The poison contained a chemical compound called metaldehyde, which is lethal to not only snails, but also mammals such as hedgehogs, cats ... «The Local Denmark, Jul 15»
7
Summertime safety for Durham pets
... compost pile fertilizers, swimming-pool treatment supplies, fly baits containing methomyl and slug and snail baits containing metaldehyde. «durhamregion.com, Jul 15»
8
Ways to stop slugs in their slimy tracks
(Be careful to look for a repellent that contains iron phosphate, there are also metaldehyde-based baits but those aren't pet-safe and some ... «Duluth News Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Stu Hawbaker: Rain, rain go away ...
Other baits contain metaldehyde but they are poisonous to dogs, cats and other animals. Beer traps in a shallow container captures slugs but ... «Herald & Review, Jul 15»
10
Crabgrass, slugs and sweet corn
I sometimes use a slug poison that contains Metaldehyde as the active ingredient (sold as Deadline MP), but organic gardeners will prefer to ... «Catskill Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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