Bahasa Melayu
derris
English
insecticide, pesticide
A substance used to kill insects that damage plants or stored goods.
درريس
Examples
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Petani itu menyembur derris pada tanaman sayurnya.
The farmer sprayed derris on his vegetable crops.
Daun tumbuhan itu digunakan untuk membuat bahan derris.
The leaves of that plant are used to make derris material.
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derris
This entry refers to a substance used against insects.
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