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INSECTIFUGE [2 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
  • Animal Pests (Crops)
DEF

An agent that drives away insects usually without destroying them.

CONT

Although insect repellants have not been used for insect control per se their advantages in the protection of man and materials is obvious. These chemicals have played a very important role in the protection of man against blood-sucking insects and vectors of diseases.

OBS

insect repellent: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
DEF

[...] produit qui éloigne les insectes.

OBS

insectifuge : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Animales dañinos para los cultivos
DEF

[...] sustancias que provocan el alejamiento de los insectos y aseguran por este hecho una cierta protección del hombre, de los animales o de las plantas.

CONT

Hay ciertas sustancias [...] que ejercen atracción sobre determinados insectos, utilizándose esta propiedad para ser cazados; otros productos, a la inversa, actúan como insectífugos, como la naftalina, tan usada para ahuyentar a la polilla de la ropa, o el paradiclorobenceno y otros que alguna vez pueden utilizarse con fines agrícolas.

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Record 2 2002-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
  • Crop Protection
DEF

A pale-yellow liquid with a persistent lemon odor, steam-distilled from some Gramineae and containing mainly geraniol and citronellal. It is used as an insectifuge and disinfectant. A flavoring for beverages, ices, candy and confectionery. Excessive consumption may cause death.

OBS

According to some authors, "citronella oil" is mainly used for Java citronella oil, but sometimes for Ceylon citronella oil.

Key term(s)
  • Java citronella oil
  • Ceylon citronella oil

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
  • Protection des végétaux
DEF

Liquide jaune pâle, à odeur persistante de citron, obtenue par distillation à la vapeur de certaines graminées et composé surtout de géraniol et de citronellal. On l'emploie comme insectifuge et désinfectant. Aromatisant pour boissons, glaces, confiseries et pâtisseries. L'ingestion excessive d'essence de citronnelle peut causer la mort.

OBS

D'après les sources consultées, l'essence de citronnelle peut provenir d'Andropogon ou Cymbapogon nardus (essence de citronnelle de Ceylan ou de Java), ou bien de Zymdropogon nardus (essence de citronnelle de Sicile). Certains caractères de l'essence peuvent varier, selon l'origine de la plante.

Key term(s)
  • essence de citronnelle de Java
  • essence de citronnelle de Ceylan
  • essence de citronnelle de Sicile

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Industria del perfume y cosméticos
  • Protección de las plantas
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