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Meaning of permethrin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A synthetic insecticide, C₂₁H₂₀Cl₂O₃, used to treat head lice, nits, and scabies; as an active ingredient in flea collars; and to eradicate woodworm infestations.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi permetriini

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

permethrinase permethylation permethylscandocene Permian Permian-Triassic extinction Permian-Triassic mass extinction

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