allethrin

/æˈlɛθrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used to control insects in veterinary and human medicine.

“The doctor prescribed allethrin to kill the ticks infesting the patient’s skin.”

Synonyms

  • pyrethrin
  • pyrethroid

Antonyms

  • insect attractant
  • pesticide repellant