English Explanatory Dictionary

DEET

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An insect repellent (chemical name N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) that can be applied to skin or clothing.
noun
  1. Abbreviation of detail.
name
  1. A barangay of Tayum, Abra, Philippines.

Word forms

DEET deets

Etymology

From d t, the initials of diethyl and toluamide in the name of the chemical.

Synonyms

diethyltoluamide
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