permethrin

Noun

Meaning

permethrin (countable and uncountable, plural permethrins)

A synthetic insecticide, C21H20Cl2O3, used to treat head lice, nits, scabies, and in flea collars.

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Examples

Crotamiton or sulfur preparations are sometimes recommended instead of permethrin for children, due to concerns over dermal absorption of permethrin. Source: Internet

Many people use DEET and permethrin in the warmer months to keep insects away. Source: Internet

I have some by ExOfficio and Columbia with permethrin in the fabric supposedly effective through fifty or so washes. Source: Internet

It is a permethrin specifically manufactured for reptiles. Source: Internet

However, in our country, Permethrin is not being used properly. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

permed Permenter permer permethrinase permethyl permethylated