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Meaning of "methyl bromide" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF METHYL BROMIDE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF METHYL BROMIDE

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Methyl bromide is a noun.
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WHAT DOES METHYL BROMIDE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

methyl bromide

Bromomethane

Bromomethane, commonly known as methyl bromide, is an organobromine compound with formula CH3Br. This colorless, odorless, nonflammable gas is produced both industrially and particularly biologically. It has a tetrahedral shape and it is a recognized ozone-depleting chemical. It was used extensively as a pesticide until being phased out by most countries in the early 2000s.

Definition of methyl bromide in the English dictionary

The definition of methyl bromide in the dictionary is a colourless poisonous gas or volatile liquid with an odour resembling that of chloroform, used as a solvent, and extinguishant. Formula: CH3Br.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE METHYL BROMIDE

methyl
methyl acetate
methyl alcohol
methyl chloride
methyl chloroform
methyl ethyl ketone
methyl isobutyl ketone
methyl methacrylate
methylal
methylamine
methylase
methylate
methylated spirit
methylated spirits
methylation
methylator
methylbuta-1,3-diene
methylcellulose
methyldopa
methylene

WORDS THAT END LIKE METHYL BROMIDE

acrylamide
amide
bromide
carbamide
chlorobromide
chromide
cyclophosphamide
dibromide
diethylamide
frusemide
furosemide
hydrogen bromide
lysergic acid diethylamide
orange chromide
polyacrylamide
polyamide
potassium bromide
silver bromide
thalidomide
tolbutamide

Synonyms and antonyms of methyl bromide in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «methyl bromide» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF METHYL BROMIDE

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

Translator English - Chinese

甲基溴
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bromuro de metilo
570 millions of speakers

English

methyl bromide
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मिथाइल ब्रोमाइड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بروميد الميثيل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бромистого метила
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

brometo de metilo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মিঠাইল ব্রোমাইড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le bromure de méthyle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Metil bromida
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Methylbromid
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

臭化メチル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

메틸 브로마이드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Metil bromida
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

methyl bromide
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மெத்தில் புரோமைடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मिथील ब्रोमाइड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Metil bromür
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bromuro di metile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bromek metylu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бромистого метилу
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bromura de metil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βρωμιούχο μεθύλιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

metielbromied
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

metylbromid
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

metylbromid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of methyl bromide

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «METHYL BROMIDE»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «METHYL BROMIDE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «METHYL BROMIDE»

Discover the use of methyl bromide in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to methyl bromide and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Report of the Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee
The Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee (MBTOC) was established by parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer to identify existing and potential alternatives to methyl bromide (MB).
United Nations Environment Programme. Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee, 2003
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Methyl Bromide Risk Characterization in California
The remainder of this report contains the subcommittee's analysis of DPR's risk characterization for methyl bromide. In Chapter 2, the critical toxicological studies and endpoints identified in the DPR document are evaluated.
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Committee on Toxicology, Subcommittee for the Review of the Risk Assessment of Methyl Bromide, 2000
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Pesticides: The Phaseout of Methyl Bromide in the U. S.
Provides information on the scientific evidence that emissions from human uses of methyl bromide are depleting the ozone layer; the availability of economical and effective alternatives to the pesticide's agricultural uses; the effects of ...
DIANE Publishing Company, 1996
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The methyl bromide issue
Written by international experts in the field, this book sets out the scientific arguments for and against the use of methyl bromide which is both naturally occurring and also a man-made product believed to have played a significant role in ...
C. H. Bell, N. Price, B. Chakrabarti, 1996
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Methyl Bromide Risk Characterization in California
The remainder of this report contains the subcommittee's analysis of DPR's risk characterization for methyl bromide. In Chapter 2, the critical toxicological studies and endpoints identified in the DPR document are evaluated.
‎2000
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Global Report on Validated Alternatives to the Use of Methyl ...
Methyl bromide (MeBr), used as a fumigant to control several soil-borne pests in various crops, is a strong ozone depleter, and governments and international agencies aware of the problem have agreed to establish a programme to phase out ...
R. Labrada, Luca Fornasari, 2001
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Alternatives to Methyl Bromide: Control of Rodents on Ship ...
Alternatives to Methyl Bromide
Michael Kristensen, 1997
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Developing Alternatives to Methyl Bromide: A Focus on ...
Conclusions. Acrolein exhibits potential as an alternative to methyl-bromide; however, high rates or combinations with other pesticides are needed to obtain equivalent pest control to that of traditional methyl-bromide/chloropicrin ...
Lee Julian Simmons, 2008
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Alternatives to Methyl Bromide for Controlling the Black ...
Benjamin W. Glass. CHAPTER THREE: GREENHOUSE BIOCONTROL AND REDUCED RISK FUNGICIDE EFFICACY TRIAL Introduction Strawberry black root rot (BRR) is a disease complex that is widespread around the world wherever ...
Benjamin W. Glass, 2008
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Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
however, had used methyl bromide for structural fumigation to control termites and rodents since the late 1800s. Today, methyl bromide is used widely as a fumigant to treat soils prior to planting and also to treat post- harvested commodities ...
Larry Parker, Wayne A. Morrissey, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «METHYL BROMIDE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term methyl bromide is used in the context of the following news items.
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[Export Fumigation] Has Your Ship Come In?
The Chinese will accept hardwood logs from South Carolina and Virginia, but methyl bromide is the only fumigant that can be used. Walters: ... «PCT Magazine, Jul 15»
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APHIS Issues Treatment Schedule for Methyl Bromide Fumigation of …
Dates: Effective July 21, 2015, we are affirming the addition to the Plant Protection and Quarantine Treatment Manual of the treatment described in the notice ... «Targeted News Service, Jul 15»
3
Life and death amid California's oil and pesticides
In this city of carcinogenic benzene (for thinning tar sands) and liver-wasting methyl bromide (for fumigating strawberries), their health problems ... «The Week Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Growers, Scientists Setting Sights On Soilborne Disease
With every season further removed from methyl bromide, DiMare says the pressures can be a little more extreme. Fusarium is the biggest ... «Growing Produce, Jul 15»
5
North America Bromine Market & Its Derivatives by Application …
... such as the declining use of Penta-BDE, Octa-BDE, and Deca-BDE and a decline in the demand for methyl bromide in North America. «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
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Del. family poisoned in Caribbean in grave condition, governor says
Because of the chemical's "acute toxicity," methyl bromide is banned indoors and permitted only for limited agricultural uses by trained ... «The News Journal, Jul 15»
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Steve Esmond and sons Sean and Ryan remain paralyzed after …
It transpired the Delaware family had inhaled Terminix, which contains an odorless and highly toxic chemical called methyl bromide, sprayed ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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St. John poisoning incident has left family severely disabled, says …
... in Villa Capri at Sirenusa in Cruz Bay, St. John, when they apparently were overcome by fumes from methyl bromide, a highly toxic pesticide ... «Virgin Islands Daily News, Jul 15»
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Argentina: San Juan works on protocol to export grapes to Brazil …
... table grapes to export the production of their next harvest to the Brazilian markets without the need for applying methyl bromide as has been ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
10
APHIS won't use methyl bromide in PCN eradication program
USDA will not use methyl bromide this spring in its pale cyst nematode eradication program in East Idaho and growers affected by the ... «Capital press, Jun 15»

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