Deet

[ deet ]

Chemistry, Trademark.

1. a brand of diethyltoluamide.

DEET

/ diːt /

acronym for

1. diethyl(meta)toluamide; an insect repellent

deet

/ dēt /

1. A colorless, oily liquid that has a mild odor and is used as an insect repellent. Its chemical name is diethyl toluamide. Chemical formula: C 12 H 17 NO.

Example Sentences

Deet is also effective, provided you properly follow the directions on the label.

From Outside Online

Na, an ye had but seen and heard her, ye would just hae deet, Mr. Walkinshaw.

From Project Gutenberg

Deet to goodness, my opinion is that the world 'ould go on a sight better without 'em.

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Deet to goodness, them Irishers have been the plagues of my life ever since I married.'

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