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Deet

[deet]
Chemistry, Trademark.
a brand of diethyltoluamide.
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deet   (dēt)   
n.  A colorless, oily liquid, C12H17NO, that has a mild odor and is used as an insect repellent.

[From d.t., abbr. of diethyl toluamide.]
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Main Entry: deet
Pronunciation: 'dEt
Function: noun
often all cap : a colorless oily liquid insect and tick repellent C12H17NO
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deet   (dēt)  Pronunciation Key 
A colorless, oily liquid that has a mild odor and is used as an insect repellent. Its chemical name is diethyl toluamide. Chemical formula: C12H17NO.
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