neonicotinoid

Noun

Meaning

neonicotinoid (plural neonicotinoids)

(organic chemistry) Any of a certain class of insecticides that act on the central nervous system in a similar way to nicotine.
Synonym: (clipping) neonic

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Communications staff with CropLife America a list of terms to shape on search engine results, including “neonicotinoid,” “pollinators,” and “neonics.” Source: Internet

He said a “disproportionate” amount of pollution comes from the run off from horse paddocks while slug pellets employed by gardeners and flea collars used by pet owners both contain neonicotinoid chemicals. Source: Internet

The European Court of Justice ruled that France's ban of neonicotinoid pesticides, considered harmful to bees, is legal. Source: Internet

For non-grassland bird and non-insectivorous bird populations, the annual reduction caused by neonicotinoid uses in the period is about 2%. Source: Internet

To make matters worse, impacts of neonicotinoid pesticides accumulate, meaning that exposure over a longer period can have more severe implications. Source: Internet

Too bad they aren’t interested in neonicotinoid pesticides. Source: Internet

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