naled

[ ney-led ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a synthetic insecticide and miticide, C 4 H 7 Br 2 Cl 2 O 4 , having relatively low toxicity to mammals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of naled¹

First recorded in 1960–65; generic name of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

It would not replace naled, the pesticide sprayed from airplanes during the 2016 outbreak, angering Miami residents concerned the chemicals were more dangerous than Zika.

From Washington Times

Health officials credited naled among other aggressive response efforts with stopping the outbreak.

From Washington Times

It would not replace naled, the pesticide sprayed from airplanes during the 2016 outbreak, angering Miami residents concerned the chemicals were more dangerous than Zika.

From Seattle Times

Health officials credited naled among other aggressive response efforts with stopping the outbreak.

From Seattle Times

He says naled, the product they’d planned to use in aerial spraying is EPA-approved, but officials wanted to be responsive to residents’ concerns.

From Washington Times