daminozide

 

Entry from US Dictionary

Pronunciation: /dəˈminəˌzīd/

noun

  • a growth retardant sprayed on vegetables and fruit, especially apples, to enhance the quality of the crop. In the US, the application of daminozide is now restricted to ornamental plants owing to the potential health risks of consuming the chemical.
    • Chemical formula: C6H12N2O3