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'''DEET''', [[IUPAC]] chemical name '''N,N-diethyl-''m''-toluamide''', is an insect repellent with toxicity to mammals and birds.  It was developed by the U.S. Army and used at a 100% concentration.  Currently, a 30% concentration is used.
'''DEET''', or N,N-diethyl-''m''-toluamide, is an insect repellent.

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DEET, IUPAC chemical name N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, is an insect repellent with toxicity to mammals and birds. It was developed by the U.S. Army and used at a 100% concentration. Currently, a 30% concentration is used.