captan

cap·tan

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Definitions of captan word

noun captan a fungicide produced from mercaptan 3
noun captan a white powder, C9H8Cl3NO2S, used as a fungicide on fruits, flowers, etc. 3
noun captan a powder, C 9 H 8 Cl 3 NO 2 S, of white to cream color, used as a fungicide on vegetables, fruits, and flowers. 1
noun captan A synthetic fungicide derived from a mercaptan. 1
noun captan A particular phthalimide fungicide. 0
noun captan ethyl mercaptan. 0

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; shortening of mercaptan

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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