benzoylurea

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noun

Any of a class of chemical compounds best known as insecticides. They act as insect growth regulators by inhibiting synthesis of chitin.

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Meanings

nounbenzoylurea (plural benzoylureas)

plural benzoylureas

  1. Any of a class of chemical compounds best known as insecticides. They act as insect growth regulators by inhibiting synthesis of chitin.
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