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DINITRO COMPOUNDS [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
OBS

dinitro compounds: Include various dinitro derivatives of cresol and phenol used as insecticides and herbicides. As herbicides they are not translocated so sufficient amounts must be applied to thoroughly wet the plants for contact action.

Key term(s)
  • dinitro compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
OBS

Terme générique indiquant la présence de deux groupes nitro dans un composé. Voir les fiches pour «dinitrophénol», «dinitroamine», «nitroamine».

Key term(s)
  • composés dinitrés

Spanish

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