allethrin

noun al·le·thrin \ˈa-lə-thrən\

Definition of ALLETHRIN

: a light yellow viscous oily synthetic pyrethroid insecticide C₁₉H₂₆O₃ used especially in household aerosols

allyl + pyrethrin

First Known Use: 1950

Medical Dictionary

noun al·le·thrin \ˈal-ə-thrən\

: a light yellow viscous oily synthetic insecticide C₁₉H₂₆O₃ used especially in household aerosols

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