Pyridine Azomethines
- Pronunciation
- /pi-rid-een az-o-meth-eens/
- Category
- Chemical Insecticide
- Singular
- Pyridine Azomethine
- Plural
- Pyridine Azomethines
Definition
A class of insecticides that act as feeding deterrents and disrupt insect physiology.
Etymology
From the chemical structure containing pyridine and an azomethine group.
Example
Pymetrozine is a representative of this class of insecticides, used for controlling sucking insect pests.
Related Terms
- Pymetrozine
- Feeding Deterrent
- Insect Control