ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate

/ˈɛθɪl ˌbjuːtɪl əˌsɛtɪl əˌmiːnoʊproʊˈpiːəneɪt/

noun

A synthetic chemical compound used as an insect repellent, especially against mosquitoes and ticks, that is applied to the skin or clothing to reduce insect bites.

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Meanings

nounethyl butylacetylaminopropionate (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA synthetic chemical compound used as an insect repellent, especially against mosquitoes and ticks, that is applied to the skin or clothing to reduce insect bites.

Origin

From ethyl + butyl + acetyl + amino + propionate

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ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethyl%20butylacetylaminopropionate

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