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noun • a white crystalline insecticide that has low toxicity for mammals; is used in home gardens; extracted from the roots of derris and cube | ||||||||
| 36% | 11 | Substance used to destroy pests | ||||||
noun • a chemical used to kill insects | ||||||||
| 24% | 12 | Substance commonly used as an herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide | ||||||
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Insecticide Substance Crossword Clue
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ROTENONE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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ROTENONE
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times26 Jun 1981 | Across 68 | |
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