Meaning of METHYL BROMIDE
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[n] a poisonous gas or liquid (CH3Br) used to fumigate rodents, worms, etc. |
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| | Definition: | | A volatile, toxic, colorless gas or liquid that is frequently used as a fumigant; it is similar in structure to chloroform. It is known to be a powerful ozone-destroying chemical, but it is broken down by some bacteria; there is much scientific debate on how much danger methyl bromide poses to the ozone layer. |
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