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Meaning of "pyrethrin" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PYRETHRIN

From pyrethrum + -in.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PYRETHRIN

pyrethrin  [paɪˈriːθrɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PYRETHRIN

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Pyrethrin is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PYRETHRIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pyrethrin

The pyrethrins are a pair of natural organic compounds normally derived from Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium that have potent insecticidal activity. Pyrethrins are neurotoxins that attack the nervous systems of all insects. When present in amounts not fatal to insects, they still appear to have an insect repellent effect. Pyrethrins are gradually replacing organophosphates and organochlorides as the pesticide of first choice. They are not persistent, being biodegradable, and break down on exposure to light or oxygen. The chemical structure of pyrethrins inspired the production of a variety of synthetic insecticides called pyrethroids, such as bifenthrin, permethrin, and cypermethrin.

Definition of pyrethrin in the English dictionary

The definition of pyrethrin in the dictionary is Also called: pyrethrin I. an oily water-insoluble compound used as an insecticide. Formula: C21H28O3. Other definition of pyrethrin is Also called: pyrethrin II. a compound of similar chemical structure and action, also found in pyrethrum. Formula: C22H28O5.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PYRETHRIN


allethrin
æˈlɛθrɪn
aspirin
ˈæsprɪn
Catherine
ˈkæθrɪn
doctrine
ˈdɒktrɪn
Drin
drɪn
Erin
ˈɪərɪn
florin
ˈflɒrɪn
foreign
ˈfɒrɪn
grin
ɡrɪn
hemerythrin
ˌhiːməˈrɪθrɪn
Katharine
ˈkæθərɪn
Katherine
ˈkæθərɪn
Kirin
ˈkiːˈrɪn
mandarin
ˈmændərɪn
Marin
ˈmɑːrɪn
permethrin
pɜːˈmiːθrɪn
phycoerythrin
ˌfaɪkəʊeˈrɪθrɪn
sovereign
ˈsɒvrɪn
Turin
tjʊəˈrɪn
urine
ˈjʊərɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PYRETHRIN

pyre
pyrene
Pyrenean
Pyrenean mountain dog
Pyrenees
pyreneite
pyrenocarp
pyrenoid
pyrenomycetous
pyrethrin I
pyrethrin II
pyrethroid
pyrethrum
pyretic
pyretology
pyretotherapy
Pyrex
pyrexia
pyrexial
pyrexic

WORDS THAT END LIKE PYRETHRIN

aldrin
aneurin
aquaporin
brin
chagrin
epichlorohydrin
epinephrin
Gagarin
glycerin
heparin
margarin
mirin
Montenegrin
navarin
Perrin
sarin
Schwerin
serin
trin
warfarin

Synonyms and antonyms of pyrethrin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pyrethrin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PYRETHRIN

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

Translator English - Chinese

除虫菊素
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

piretrina
570 millions of speakers

English

pyrethrin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pyrethrin
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيريثرين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пиретрин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pyrethrin
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

pyrethrin
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pyréthrine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pyrethrin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pyrethrin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ピレトリン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

피레 트린
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pyrethrin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pyrethrin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pyrethrin
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्य्रेथ्रिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pretrin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pyrethrin
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

piretryna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пиретрин
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

piretrină
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πυρεθρίνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pyrethrin
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pyrethrin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pyrethrin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pyrethrin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PYRETHRIN»

The term «pyrethrin» is regularly used and occupies the 95.675 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PYRETHRIN» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PYRETHRIN»

Discover the use of pyrethrin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pyrethrin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Insect and ...
Precautions: Pyrethrin insecticides are moderately toxic to mammals. They will kill lady beetles but do not appear to be harmful to bees. Be aware that many commercial products contain the synergist piperonyl butoxide to enhance the toxicity ...
Barbara W. Ellis, Fern Marshall Bradley, Helen Atthowe, 1996
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Pesticide Residues in Food - 2001: Evaluations. Residues
Field Phase for LX 11 80-02 (Pyrethrin + Piperonyl Butoxide) Raw Agricultural Commodity Trials on Citrus in Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona. Paragon Global Services Study No. 18001A014. Unpublished. Hattermann, D.R. 1994b.
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Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians
Pyrethrins The flower head of the pyrethrum plant Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium contains six closely related insecticidal substances (pyrethrin I and II, cinerin I and II, jasmolin I and II) that are known as pyrethrins. Pyrethrins are rapidly ...
Dwight D. Bowman, Jay R. Georgi, 2009
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The Mode of Action of Organic Insecticides
Relation of chemical structure to toxicity- -Staudinger and Ruzicka (1924) showed that, while the pyrethrin esters were highly toxic to certain insects, the alcohol pyrethrolone and the two carboxylic acids in the uncom ined form were nontoxic.
Robert Lee Metcalf, 1948
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Small Animal Toxicology
Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids Pyrethrin is the oldest used botanical insecticide. It is made from the dried and ground flowers of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium (Color Plate 20-1). Pyrethroids are synthetic derivatives of pyrethrin and are widely ...
Michael Edward Peterson, Patricia A. Talcott, 2012
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Lewis' Dictionary of Toxicology
Robert Alan Lewis. 871 872. pyrethrin I pyridine 1roenteritis and CNS disturbance and may include diarrhea, nausea, vomition, tinnitis, headache, numbness of tongue and lips, syncope, hyperexc ttability, incoordination, convulsions, ...
Robert Alan Lewis, 1998
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The Gardener's Guide to Common-sense Pest Control
Pyrethrin refers to the active-ingredient compounds that occur in the flowers. Pyrethroid refers to synthetic compounds that resemble pyre- thrins in chemical structure but are more toxic to insects. They are also far more stable in the presence ...
William Olkowski, 1995
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Encyclopedia of Parasitology: A-M
Pyrethrins Important Compounds Pyrethrin I, Pyrethrin II, Cinerin I, Cinerin II, Jasmolin I, Jasmolin II. General Information Pyrethrum comprises a mixture of naturally occurring pyrethrins (pyrethrin I, pyrethrin II, Jasmolin I, Jasmolin II, cinerin I, ...
Heinz Mehlhorn, 2008
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Pesticide Residues in Food - 2000: Evaluations 2000. Part 1 ...
Field Phase for LX1 180-02 (Pyrethrin + Piperonyl Butoxide) Raw Agricultural Commodity Trials on Citrus in Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona. (Amended) Paragon Global Services Study No. 18001 A014 Vol. I. Unpublished. Hattermann  ...
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2001
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Pesticides, Man and Biosphere
Kenya, Tanzania, Tasmania and other East African countries produce about 85% of pyrethrin for the world market. The flowers of T. cinerariifolium after flowering contain maximum pyrethrin content and they are handpicked, dried in sun or ...
O. P. Shukla, Omkar, A. K. Kulshretha, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PYRETHRIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pyrethrin is used in the context of the following news items.
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North Platte To Begin Mosquito Fogging Next Week
Using a pyrethrin material. Pyrethrins are derived from a natural source and are widely used for mosquito control. The spray leaves no residual. North Platte ... «knopnews2, Jun 15»
2
Pediatricians Update Their Recommendations on Best Ways to …
One common anti-louse ingredient in over-the-counter products is pyrethrin or a combination of pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide. Prescription products may ... «Youth Health Magzine, Jun 15»
3
Fruits, vegetables need special care in spring
Garden sprays that contain pyrethrin or synthetic pyrethrins are usually a good option. Do not spray plants in bloom and spray at sunrise or sunset when bees ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Apr 15»
4
Do You Know What's on Your Weed?
I found two somewhat troubling substances on the list: pyrethrins and their trusty sidekick piperonyl butoxide (PBO). Pyrethrin is listed on PAN's "bad actors" list, ... «TheStranger.com, Apr 15»
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Tick-killing robot inventors open business office in Wilmington
"The ticks are pretty certain it's a creature," he says, adding that the robot then delivers a kick of a substance called pyrethrin. Ticks, attached to the skirt, absorb ... «Triangle Business Journal, Mar 15»
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Gardeners, prepare to fight pests
Insecticides, including broad-spectrum, persistent materials such as pyrethroids, lower toxicity products such as oils, and botanicals such as pyrethrin or ... «Sacramento Bee, Jan 15»
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January and you still have head lice!
These include the FDA-approved OTC medications containing the active ingredients permethrin and pyrethrin. The other medications in this group are still ... «Clinical Advisor, Jan 15»
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[In the Field] Changes in Perimeter Pest Management
To minimize runoff and drift concerns, the U.S. EPA established the pyrethroid and pyrethrin labeling initiative. Two sections of the labels are affected ... «PCT Magazine, Oct 14»
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Muggenverdelging met pyrethrin
Volgens de National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) is pyrethrin een plantenextract. “Het inhaleren van pyrethrin kan echter wel leiden tot hoest, piepende ... «Versgeperst.com, Oct 14»
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Head lice: Most-used treatments no longer very effective, scientists say
Natural pyrethrin formulations, made from chrysanthemums, were introduced in ... for the treatment failures encountered with pyrethrins- and pyrethroid-based ... «CBC.ca, Sep 14»

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