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sheep dip

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  1. sheep dipnoun

    a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites

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  1. sheep dip

    Sheep dip is a liquid formulation of insecticide and fungicide which shepherds use to protect their sheep from infestation by external parasites such as ticks and mites. The process involves the sheep being completely immersed or sprayed with the mixture to ensure thorough coverage.

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  1. Sheep dip

    Sheep dip is a liquid formulation of insecticide and fungicide which shepherds and farmers may use to protect their sheep from infestation against external parasites such as itch mite, blow-fly, ticks and lice. "Sheep dip" was also American Central Intelligence Agency argot for a cover story originally connected to Project Oxcart. In computing, the term "sheep dip" refers to a dedicated computer used to test files for viruses before being allowed into a company or institution.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sheep dip in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sheep dip in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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