pyrethroid
Americannoun
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of pyrethroid
First recorded in 1950–55; pyrethr(in) + -oid
Example Sentences
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"Though considered to have low acute human toxicity, occupational exposure or accidental exposure through ingestion of pyrethroid insecticides may lead to dermal irritation, nausea and vomiting, and dizziness," the authors report.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2024
The new nets endorsed yesterday are treated with pyrethroid and a second chemical called chlorfenapyr.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 15, 2023
Kasai noted that the mosquitoes with this mutation are unlikely to thrive in areas that do not use pyrethroid insecticides.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 21, 2022
In a 2012 paper8, Raine and his colleagues showed that exposing bumblebees to a neonicotinoid in combination with a pesticide called a pyrethroid hampered their ability to collect pollen.
From Nature ● Nov. 7, 2017
"Unfortunately in Puerto Rico, many of the pyrethroid insecticides met with a high degree of resistance," Frieden said.
From US News ● May 9, 2016
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