piperonyl butoxide
noun
pi·per·o·nyl bu·tox·ide
pī-ˈper-ə-ˌnil-byu̇-ˈtäk-ˌsīd 
-nᵊl-
: an insecticide C19H30O5
especially
: an oily liquid containing this compound that is used chiefly as a synergist (as for pyrethrin insecticides)
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One of those advisories was for piperonyl butoxide contamination in cannabis.
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Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
This dog shampoo also contains pyrethrins, which are derived from chrysanthemum flowers, and piperonyl butoxide, which synergistically increase the effectiveness of the pyrethrins.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2022
Look for piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrum extract.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
This dog shampoo contains pyrethrins, which are derived from chrysanthemum flowers, and piperonyl butoxide, which synergistically increase the effectiveness of the pyrethrins.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends over-the-counter medications such as pyrethrins combined with piperonyl butoxide or permethrin lotion.
—Mckenzie Sadeghi, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2016
For pubic lice, lice-killing lotions that contain active ingredients called permethrin, pyrethrins, or piperonyl butoxide, can be applied to the area.
—Sarah Bradley, Health.com, 24 Oct. 2019
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Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
This dog shampoo also contains pyrethrins, which are derived from chrysanthemum flowers, and piperonyl butoxide, which synergistically increase the effectiveness of the pyrethrins.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2022
Look for piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrum extract.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
This dog shampoo contains pyrethrins, which are derived from chrysanthemum flowers, and piperonyl butoxide, which synergistically increase the effectiveness of the pyrethrins.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends over-the-counter medications such as pyrethrins combined with piperonyl butoxide or permethrin lotion.
—Mckenzie Sadeghi, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2016
For pubic lice, lice-killing lotions that contain active ingredients called permethrin, pyrethrins, or piperonyl butoxide, can be applied to the area.
—Sarah Bradley, Health.com, 24 Oct. 2019
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piperonyl butoxide
noun
pi·per·o·nyl bu·tox·ide
pī-ˈper-ə-ˌnil-byu̇-ˈtäk-ˌsīd, -ən-ᵊl-
: an insecticide C19H30O5 that has the capacity to alter the pharmacological action of some drugs
also
: an oily liquid containing this compound that is used chiefly as a synergist (as for pyrethrum insecticides)
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