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Derris.
Derris - as a noun
Any of various usually woody vines of the genus derris of tropical asia whose roots yield the insecticide rotenone; several are sources of native fish and arrow poisons
Example Sentences
"The roots of the derris plant contain a toxic substance."
"The derris powder is mixed with water to make a solution."
"Farmers spray derris solution on their crops to control pests."
"The use of derris as an insecticide dates back to ancient times."
"The active compounds in derris can paralyze insects."
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DERRIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
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