"pyrethrin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pyrethrins [plural]
Etymology: From pyrethrum + -in. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pyrethrum|in}} pyrethrum + -in Head templates: {{en-noun}} pyrethrin (plural pyrethrins)
  1. (organic chemistry) Any of a number of naturally occurring insecticides extracted from the pyrethrum plant; unusual in having a cyclopropane ring. Wikipedia link: pyrethrin Categories (topical): Organic compounds

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