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paraquat (n)
a poisonous yellow solid used in solution as a herbicide
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a poisonous yellow solid used in solution as a herbicide
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Paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide, is restricted in most countries due to its acute toxicity.
Accidental ingestion of paraquat can lead to fatal lung damage and organ failure.
The use of paraquat in agriculture has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
Paraquat was banned in the United States in 2007, but it is still widely used in other parts of the world.