fenuron

[ fen-yuh-ron ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a white crystalline compound, C 9 H 12 N 2 O, used as an herbicide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fenuron¹

First recorded in 1945–50; phen(yl) ( def ) + ur(ea) + -on(e) ( def )

Example Sentences

Dr. Miller continued: "As part of our ongoing work, we found that the most frequently detected compounds were illicit drugs, including cocaine and ketamine and a banned pesticide, fenuron. Although for many of these, the potential for any effect is likely to be low."

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