Definition of "paraquat" []

• A colorless compound, C12H14Cl2N2, or a related yellow compound, C12H14N2(CH3SO4)2, used as a herbicide. (noun)

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• "The following points further reinforce by believe that Sujatha was murdered rather then mishap: a. How commercially available weed killer "paraquat" enter cough syrup bottle and finally reach Sujatha's apartment?"
• "Forest) have use these chemicals such as paraquat and herbicides 2,4-D and glyphosate for these purposes."
• "Isabella Blow, the fashion stylist with a penchant for loony hats and a talent for discovering the Next Big Thing, died on 7 May 2007, at the age of 48, having drunk a quantity of the weedkiller paraquat."