See Also: unclutch(medicine)

diquat (iou) and unclutch (medicine)


diquat (iou)



diquat noun. M20.
[from DI-2 + QUATERNARY.]
(The cation of) a quaternary compound, C12H12N2Br2, used as a contact herbicide and desiccant.

unclutch (medicine)


unclutch


1. To open, as something closely shut. "Unclutch his griping hand."

2. <mechanics> To disengage, as a clutch.

Origin: 1st pref. Un- + clutch.

Source: Websters Dictionary