Definitions
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- proper noun An
insect repellent (chemical name N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) that can be applied toskin orclothing .
Etymologies
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Examples
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One way to minimize skin exposure to DEET is to spray clothing instead.
Mosquito fickleness explained at last Edward Willett 2006
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One way to minimize skin exposure to DEET is to spray clothing instead.
Archive 2006-07-02 Edward Willett 2006
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Another cool fact about DEET is that is absorbs directly into the skin and subsequently the blood stream!!!
How Bad is DEET? Cathy 2009
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Apply insect repellants that contain DEET and permethrin
Lyme Disease 2010
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DEET is a very low grade chemical warfare nerve agent!
How Bad is DEET? Cathy 2009
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DEET is a very low grade chemical warfare nerve agent!
How Bad is DEET? Cathy 2009
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These occur when DEET is absorbed from the surface of the skin into the body.
Insect Repellents 2010
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“The experiments that were conducted were mainly done on insects or on individual cells in test tubes, and generally not under conditions that accurately reflect how DEET is used as an insect repellent in the real world,” said Daniel Sudakin, M.D.,
How Bad is DEET? Cathy 2009
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NN Diethyl-Touluamide, commonly referred to as DEET, is an ingredient in most popular insect repellents.
Insect Repellents 2010
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Another cool fact about DEET is that is absorbs directly into the skin and subsequently the blood stream!!!
How Bad is DEET? Cathy 2009
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