piperonylbutoxide

A form of piperonyl butoxide — A pesticide synergist which increases the potency of other ingredients; a semisynthetic derivative of safrole that is used to enhance the potency of certain pesticides.

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Meanings

nounpiperonylbutoxide (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of piperonyl butoxide.

Origin

From piperonyl + butoxide.

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APA

piperonylbutoxide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piperonylbutoxide

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“piperonylbutoxide.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piperonylbutoxide. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “piperonylbutoxide,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piperonylbutoxide.

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