Feralin

/ˈfɛrəlɪn/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound or substance used in pesticide formulations, particularly in agricultural applications for controlling pests.

Etymology

Likely a proprietary or trade name derived from feral (wild) combined with a chemical suffix -in, suggesting its use against wild or uncontrolled pests.

Kelly Says

Feralin is one of thousands of specialized chemical names created by pharmaceutical and agricultural companies—most people have never heard of it, but it's part of our food system.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.