Deet
a brand of diethyltoluamide.
Deet
American
[deet]
/ dit /
Chemistry, Trademark.
DEET
British
/ diːt /
acronym
deet
Scientific
/ dēt /
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“One of the big four, which would be Deet, Picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus if you like it natural,” Hansen says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Plus, the lack of any harmful chemicals such as Deet, makes me more comfortable using them.
From The Verge ● Mar. 1, 2022
“I showed people the leggings I’m wearing under my dress, like the Deet that I was spraying on my legs,” she says.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2021
I would also look into solutions that use Permethrin, which is an eco-friendly alternative to Deet.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2020
Out of the three main characters, Emmanuel’s skill makes Deet a break-out character, closely matched by Taylor-Joy.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2019
Infection can be prevented by wearing long-sleeved clothing and using mosquito nets, as well as chemical insect repellents such as DEET.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2025
The CDC recommends using insect repellent, including DEET, if you’re pregnant or nursing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
Residents are urged to take anti-mosquito mitigation measures, such as using DEET, clearing out existing stagnant pools of water to prevent the laying of mosquito eggs, and keeping windows and doors closed and screened.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 19, 2023
The best step you can take to protect yourself from mosquito bites is to use an insect repellant recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency, such as DEET.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 31, 2023
Experts say the best defense against mosquitoes remains traditional repellents with ingredients like DEET, Picaridin and IR 3535.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
He pulled out a bottle of deet and dabbed the poison on himself like a socialite applying Chanel.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2012
And to all will I say, ‘Voilá, deet efer woman haf such a frent for herself and such a second mütter for her children?’
From Janice Meredith by Paul Leicester Ford
Fie was innocent, Rowland—on my deet, he was innocent.
From Gladys, the Reaper by Anne Beale
Why deet I not it think before?” cried the baroness, boxing her own ear.
From Janice Meredith by Paul Leicester Ford
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