pyrethrine

/paɪˈrɛθrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a yellowish-brown, crystalline, or amorphous, fragrant, volatile oil extracted from the flowers of the pyrethrum daisy, used as an insecticide and in perfumes.

“The gardener carefully applied pyrethrine to the affected plant to protect it from pests.”

Synonyms

  • chrysanthemum oil
  • pyrethrum

Antonyms

  • herbicide
  • pesticide