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1. (n.) atrazine
a white, crystalline compound, C
Etymology: (1960–65; a (mino -) +tr (i )azine)
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1. (noun) atrazine
a synthetic compound derived from triazine that is widely used as an agricultural herbicide
"atrazine is thought to cause cancer and is banned in some European countries"
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1. atrazine
A selective triazine herbicide. Inhalation hazard is low and there are no apparent skin manifestations or other toxicity in humans. Acutely poisoned sheep and cattle may show muscular spasms, fasciculations, stiff gait, increased respiratory rates, adrenal degeneration, and congestion of the lungs, liver, and kidneys. (From The Merck Index, 11th ed)
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