- maleic hydrazide
- noun Date: 1949 a crystalline cyclic hydrazide C4H4N2O2 used to retard plant growth
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maleic hydrazide
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maleic hydrazide — n. a slightly soluble solid, C4H4N2O2, used to inhibit plant growth, to stop the sprouting of vegetables in storage, etc … English World dictionary
maleic hydrazide — noun : a crystalline cyclic hydrazide C4H4N2O2 made by reaction of hydrazine with maleic acid or anhydride and used to retard plant growth and the sprouting of potatoes, onions, and root crops (as carrots or beets) in storage * * * /huy dreuh… … Useful english dictionary
maleic hydrazide — /huy dreuh zuyd /, Chem. a crystalline compound, C4N2H4O2, used as a plant growth inhibitor and weed killer. [1945 50; HYDR 2 + AZ + IDE (maleic, see MALEIC ACID)] * * * … Universalium
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