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rotenone

noun ro·te·none \ ˈrō-tə-ˌnōn \
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Definition of rotenone

: a crystalline insecticide C23H22O6 obtained from the roots of several tropical plants (such as a derris) that is highly toxic to fish but is of low toxicity to warm-blooded animals and is used especially in home gardens

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Origin and Etymology of rotenone

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Japanese roten derris plant

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rotenone

noun ro·te·none \ ˈrōt-ᵊn-ˌōn \

medical Definition of rotenone

: a crystalline insecticide C23H22O6 that is of low toxicity for warm-blooded animals and is used especially in home gardens

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