tetramethylenedisulfotetramine en · NOUN
Etymology
From tetra- + methylene + di- + sulfo- + tetra- + -mine.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A highly toxic, colorless crystalline compound formerly used as a rodenticide in poisoned bait and now widely banned in many countries because of its extreme neurotoxicity and high risk of accidental poisoning in humans and animals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tetramethylenedisulphotetramine | alternative | lexicographic | |
| TETS | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |