HyperDic: rotenone

English > 1 sense of the word rotenone:
NOUNsubstancerotenonea white crystalline insecticide that has low toxicity for mammals
English > rotenone: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA white crystalline insecticide that has low toxicity for mammals; is used in home gardens; extracted from the roots of derris and cube.
Broaderinsecticide, insect powderA chemical used to kill insects
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