Definition of Atrazine
1. Noun. A synthetic compound derived from triazine that is widely used as an agricultural herbicide. "Atrazine is thought to cause cancer and is banned in some European countries"
Definition of Atrazine
1. an herbicide [n -S] - See also: herbicide
Medical Definition of Atrazine
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A selective triazine herbicide. Inhalation hazard is low and there are no apparent skin manifestations or other toxicity in humans. Acutely poisoned sheep and cattle may show muscular spasms, faciculations, stiff gait, increased respiratory rates, adrenal degeneration, and congestion of the lungs, liver, and kidneys.
Pharmacological action: herbicides, triazine.
Chemical name: 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4-diamine, 6-chloro-N-ethyl-N'-(1-methylethyl)-
(12 Dec 1998)
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