Word: phenyl
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced something promising: a synthetic weed killer, isopropyl-N-phenyl carbamate (IPC), which does away with at least one kind of grass without hurting certain broad-leaved crops such as sugar beets and spinach...
...Dark red veterinary petrolatum took first place with scientists as a sunburn lotion. Called in by the Army to test suntan preparations for marooned sailors and airmen, G.E. tested 13, turned thumbs down on some of the more highly advertised, water-soluble products. Also recommended: phenyl salicylate...