deet

deet
\\ˈdēt\ noun (-s)
Etymology: alteration (influenced by dee (II)) of d. t., abbreviation of diethyl toluamide
: a colorless oily liquid insect and tick repellent C12H17NO

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deet «deet», noun.
U.S. = diethyl toluamide. (Cf.diethyl toluamide)
[< pronunciation of d.t., abbreviation of diethyl toluamide]

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[dēt]
n. trademark a brand of diethyltoluamide, a colorless oily liquid with a mild odor, used as an insect repellent

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/ˈdiːt/ noun [noncount]
chiefly US : a chemical that is used to keep insects away from people and animals

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deet
Sc. f. died: see die v.

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