Neonicotinoid Definition

nē′ō-nĭk ə-tə-noid′
noun
Any of a class of synthetic compounds having a chemical structure similar to that of nicotine and related alkaloids, used as systemic insecticides on plants and as topical or systemic insecticides on animals.
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Singular:
neonicotinoid
Plural:
neonicotinoids

Origin of Neonicotinoid

  • neo- +‎ nicotinoid (neo- +‎ nicotine +‎ -oid)

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