The more easily pronounced shorthand for the insect repellant chemical N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, generally considered the most powerful and effective source of relief from the native dipterans Toxic, it should be used with caution, especially on children Eats plastic, too
An insect repellant effective against ticks, for use on exposed skin but not on the face or on the hands of young children
Department of Employment and Education Training - the organisation which delivers TAFE sector funding in the Northern Territory
Diethyl toluamide - used as an insect repellant Can irritate eyes and skin It is easily absorbed by the skin and damages the nervous system It has been banned, but may still be available Do not use on children, who have a higher surface to volume ratio than adults
The active ingredient in commonly used insect repellents that are applied to the skin
A colorless, oily liquid, CNO, that has a mild odor and is used as an insect repellent
Government department now replaced by Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs
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[ 'dEt ] (noun.) 1962. From d t, the initials of diethyl and toluamide in the name of the chemical.