rotenone
English
Etymology
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “From "roten", Japanese name of the plant; script needed. Suffix may be -one.”)
Noun
rotenone (countable and uncountable, plural rotenones)
- An insecticide extracted from the roots of the plant derris; it is toxic to humans and other mammals
Derived terms
Synonyms
- nicouline (dated)