diethyltoluamide

American  

[dahy-eth-uhl-tol-yoo-uh-mahyd, -mid] / daɪˌɛθ əlˈtɒl yu əˌmaɪd, -mɪd /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a liquid, C 12 H 17 NO, used as an insect repellent and resin solvent.

---

Etymology

Origin of diethyltoluamide

di- ¹ + ethyl + tolu + amide

Example Sentences

The best product was one with 24% diethyltoluamide, also known as DEET.

From The Wall Street Journal

The main ingredient listed is diethyltoluamide, commonly known as DEET, which scientists say is among the most effective against mosquitoes.

From New York Times

Officials have urged park visitors to avoid walking or camping near rodent burrows, to wear long pants tucked into boots when hiking and to spray insect repellent containing the chemical diethyltoluamide, or DEET, on socks and pant legs to reduce the risk of flea bites.

From Reuters

Health officials told park visitors to avoid walking or camping near rodent burrows, to wear long pants tucked into boots and to spray insect repellent containing the chemical diethyltoluamide, or DEET, on socks and pant legs.

From Reuters

She urged park visitors to avoid walking or camping near rodent burrows, to wear long pants tucked into boots when hiking and to spray insect repellent containing the chemical diethyltoluamide, or Deet, on socks and pant legs to reduce the risk of flea bites.

From The Guardian