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cinerin

[ sin-er-in ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. either of two oily, liquid compounds, C 20 H 28 O 3 or C 21 H 28 O 5 , used as insecticides.

cinerin

/ ˈsɪnərɪn /

noun

  1. either of two similar organic compounds found in pyrethrum and used as insecticides. Formulas: C 20 H 28 O 3 ( cinerin I ), C 21 H 28 O 5 ( cinerin II )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cinerin1

C20: from Latin ciner-, cinis ashes + -in

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