Permethrin

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A topical insecticide, C21H20CL2O3, used to treat head lice and nits, scabies, and various species of ticks.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A synthetic insecticide, C21H20Cl2O3, used to treat head lice, nits, scabies, and in flea collars.
  • Word Usage
    "For example, many concentrated "spot-on" flea medications contain a pesticide called permethrin, which can cause skin and eye irritation, rashes, inflammation and neurological symptoms."
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