ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɛθɪl ˌbjuːtɪl əˌsɛtɪl əˌmiːnoʊproʊˈpiːəneɪt/
Etymology
From ethyl + butyl + acetyl + amino + propionate
Meanings
- (uncountable) A synthetic chemical compound used as an insect repellent, especially against mosquitoes and ticks, that is applied to the skin or clothing to reduce insect bites.