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Definition of Diquat
1. Noun. (organic compound) A contact herbicide that produces desiccation and defoliation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Diquat
1. an herbicide [n -S] - See also: herbicide
Medical Definition of Diquat
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Diquat
Literary usage of Diquat
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. RREL Hazardous Waste Research Symposium: Abstract Proceedings, 19th Annual (1993)
"This may indicate that approximately ten percent of the diquat is in ... The theory
that diquat is approximately ten percent nonionic at a pH of 10.1 ..."
2. Recognition & Management of Pesticide Poisoning by Donald P. Morgan (1989)
"PARAQUAT AND diquat CHEMICAL STRUCTURES PARAQUAT —CH2 2Br- diquat Paraquat ...
diquat is still used as a water herbicide, but is now applied as a dessicant ..."
3. Niosh Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazardsedited by Sharon Hildebrand edited by Sharon Hildebrand (2001)
"Incompatibilities & Reactivities Alkalis, UV light, basic solutions [Note:
Concentrated diquat solutions corrode aluminum. ..."
4. International Food Safety: Comparison of U. S. and Codex Pesticide Standards by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"The results of this assessment are provided in table 5.1.3 As shown, the theoretical
maximum residue contribution as a percentage of the US ADI for diquat ..."