Definition of "hydrazide" []

• An acyl derivative of hydrazine. (noun)

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• "The catch is that until Pimi scales up production of their sprout suppressant, it costs $5 per ton, compared to $3 per ton for chlorpropham or maleic hydrazide."
• "After being sprayed with the chemicals (typically chlorpropham or maleic hydrazide) potatoes arrive at the store looking perfect, unblemished, and without any sprouts for up to a year after harvest."
• "Isonicotinic hydrazide (used to treat tuberculosis) can cause such damage."