"piperonyl butoxide" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} piperonyl butoxide (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) A pesticide synergist which increases the potency of other ingredients; a semisynthetic derivative of safrole that is used to enhance the potency of certain pesticides. Wikipedia link: piperonyl butoxide Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: PBO
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