chloropicrin

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Noun chloropicrin has 1 sense

chloropicrin, nitrochloroform - a heavy colorless insoluble liquid compound that causes tears and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as tear gas
--₁ is a kind of compound, chemical compound

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Term: Chloropicrin

Definition: Chloropicrin is a colorless liquid compound with a pungent odor that is commonly used as a soil fumigant and as a repellent for various pests in agriculture.

Parts of Speech

Noun:

Sense 1: A toxic liquid compound, CCl3NO2, used as a pesticide and in the manufacturing of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals.

Example sentence: The farmer applied chloropicrin to the soil to control pests and diseases in his crop.

Verb:

Sense 1: To treat or fumigate an area, especially soil, with chloropicrin.

Example sentence: The farmer decided to chloropicrin his fields to eliminate unwanted pathogens.

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