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paraphilia
paraphrase
paraphysis
paraplegia
parapodium
paraponting
paraprofessional
parapsychology
paraquat
parasailing
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parascience
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parasexual
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parasite store
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paraquat
par·a·quat [ pérrə kwòt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
weedkiller: a widely used, fast-acting weedkiller that destroys green plant tissue on contact
[Mid-20th century. <para-1 + quaternary; from the position of its bonds]
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