barbasco (Meaning)
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barbasco (n)
West Indian shrub or small tree having leathery saponaceous leaves and extremely hard wood
Synonyms & Antonyms of barbasco
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barbasco Sentence Examples
- The ancient Mayans utilized barbasco, a plant extract, to stun fish.
- Barbasco's toxic properties inhibit the oxygen uptake of aquatic creatures.
- Fishermen have controversially used barbasco to facilitate easy capture of fish.
- The chemical rotenone, found in barbasco, is responsible for its piscicidal capabilities.
- Environmentalists express concern over the potential ecological harm caused by barbasco use.
- The barbasco plant (Lonchocarpus urucu) is native to South America.
- Barbasco extract can be harmful to non-target organisms, including insects and amphibians.
- Sustainable fishing practices discourage the use of barbasco due to its negative environmental impact.
- Despite its effectiveness, barbasco is increasingly prohibited in commercial fishing operations.
- Barbasco research continues to explore its potential usage in selective fish removal or pest control.
FAQs About the word barbasco
West Indian shrub or small tree having leathery saponaceous leaves and extremely hard wood
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ancient Mayans utilized barbasco, a plant extract, to stun fish.
Barbasco's toxic properties inhibit the oxygen uptake of aquatic creatures.
Fishermen have controversially used barbasco to facilitate easy capture of fish.
The chemical rotenone, found in barbasco, is responsible for its piscicidal capabilities.
