neonicotinoidn.adj.

Brit.

/ˌniːə(ʊ)ˈnɪkətᵻnɔɪd/, U.S.

/ˌnioʊˈnɪkətnˌɔɪd/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: neo- comb. form, nicotinoid n.

Etymology: < neo- comb. form + nicotinoid n.

Chemistry.

A. n.

Any of a group of modified nicotinoids used as systemic pesticides with selectively insecticidal properties.Neonicotinoids are nicotinoids modified so as to render them more stable and less harmful to other animals and humans.

ΚΠ

1993 M. Tomizawa & I. Yamamoto in Jrnl. Pesticide Sci. 18 98/1 In order to discriminate them from classical nicotinoids, the term ‘neonicotinoids’ would be appropriate.

2001 Farm Industry News Mar. 30/1 Adage is one of a new family of chemicals called neonicotinoids, and the company considers it to be a significant replacement for the organophosphates.

2007 New Yorker 6 Aug. 55/1 The most commonly used neonicotinoid, imidacloprid, is considered ‘highly toxic’ to bees.

B. adj. (attributive).

Designating a neonicotinoid; involving a neonicotinoid.

ΚΠ

1997 Pesticide Biochem. & Physiol. 58 77 Neonicotinoid binding.

2006 New Scientist 2 Dec. 69/2 (advt.) Possible mechanisms of resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides in insect pests.

2010 Countryfile Feb. 32/2 The Co-op became the first UK retailer to prohibit the use of a group of neonicotinoid pesticides that have been implicated—though not proven—in the decline of bee populations.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2014; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	neonicotinoid
释义	neonicotinoidn.adj. Brit. /ˌniːə(ʊ)ˈnɪkətᵻnɔɪd/, U.S. /ˌnioʊˈnɪkətnˌɔɪd/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: neo- comb. form, nicotinoid n. Etymology: < neo- comb. form + nicotinoid n. Chemistry. A. n. Any of a group of modified nicotinoids used as systemic pesticides with selectively insecticidal properties.Neonicotinoids are nicotinoids modified so as to render them more stable and less harmful to other animals and humans. ΚΠ 1993 M. Tomizawa & I. Yamamoto in Jrnl. Pesticide Sci. 18 98/1 In order to discriminate them from classical nicotinoids, the term ‘neonicotinoids’ would be appropriate. 2001 Farm Industry News Mar. 30/1 Adage is one of a new family of chemicals called neonicotinoids, and the company considers it to be a significant replacement for the organophosphates. 2007 New Yorker 6 Aug. 55/1 The most commonly used neonicotinoid, imidacloprid, is considered ‘highly toxic’ to bees. B. adj. (attributive). Designating a neonicotinoid; involving a neonicotinoid. ΚΠ 1997 Pesticide Biochem. & Physiol. 58 77 Neonicotinoid binding. 2006 New Scientist 2 Dec. 69/2 (advt.) Possible mechanisms of resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides in insect pests. 2010 Countryfile Feb. 32/2 The Co-op became the first UK retailer to prohibit the use of a group of neonicotinoid pesticides that have been implicated—though not proven—in the decline of bee populations. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2014; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.adj.1993
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