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Paraquat
Paraquat Trade name for an organic herbicide used to control broadleaved weeds and grasses (see viologen dyes). It is poisonous to humans, having toxic effects on the liver, lungs, and kidneys if ingested. Paraquat is not easily broken down and can persist in the environment adsorbed to soil particles. See also pesticide.
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"Paraquat." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Paraquat." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-Paraquat.html "Paraquat." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-Paraquat.html |
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Paraquat (pa-ră-kwot) n. Trademark. the chemical compound dimethyl dipyridilium, widely used as a weed-killer. When swallowed it exerts its most serious effects upon the lungs, the tissues of which it destroys after a few days.
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"Paraquat." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Paraquat." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-Paraquat.html "Paraquat." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-Paraquat.html |
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paraquat
par·a·quat / ˈparəˌkwät/ • n. a toxic, fast-acting herbicide that becomes deactivated in the soil. |
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"paraquat." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "paraquat." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-paraquat.html "paraquat." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-paraquat.html |
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paraquat
paraquat •cannot • slip knot • forget-me-not
•touch-me-not • topknot • whatnot
•crackpot, jackpot
•blackspot • dashpot • sexpot • despot
•fleshpot • teapot • stinkpot • tinpot
•gallipot, talipot
•chimney pot • nightspot • stockpot
•tosspot • hotspot • hotpot • stewpot
•fusspot • sunspot • flowerpot
•pepperpot • lobster pot • tommyrot
•dogtrot, jogtrot
•foxtrot
•slapshot, snapshot
•mailshot • grapeshot • slingshot
•eyeshot • potshot • bloodshot
•mugshot • buckshot • troubleshot
•gunshot • upshot • earshot
•Aldershot • Hottentot • aliquot
•diddly-squat • Ofwat • loquat
•kumquat • somewhat • megawatt
•kilowatt • paraquat • terawatt
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"paraquat." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "paraquat." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-paraquat.html "paraquat." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-paraquat.html |
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