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Rotenone Definition & Meaning

rotenone
noun
  1. a white crystalline insecticide that has low toxicity for mammals; is used in home gardens; extracted from the roots of derris and cube

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What does rotenone mean?
a white crystalline insecticide that has low toxicity for mammals; is used in home gardens; extracted from the roots of derris and cube
What part of speech is rotenone?
Rotenone is a noun.

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