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dieldrin

noun
diel·​drin | \ ˈdēl-drən How to pronounce dieldrin (audio) \

Definition of dieldrin

: a white crystalline persistent toxic chlorinated compound C12H8Cl6O used especially formerly as an insecticide

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 Many are also insusceptible to later pesticides like dieldrin, malathion and deltamethrin. — Charles C. Mann, WSJ, "‘Silent Spring & Other Writings’ Review: The Right and Wrong of Rachel Carson," 26 Apr. 2018 The environmental assessment found the presence of toxaphene and dieldrin, decades-old insecticides that are now banned and have been shown to cause cancer in mice. — Skyler Swisher, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Fire station planned for West Delray, despite environmental concerns and higher cost," 10 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of dieldrin

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dieldrin

Diels-Alder reaction (an addition reaction forming a 6-membered ring), after Otto Diels & Kurt Alder

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dieldrin

noun
diel·​drin | \ ˈdē(ə)l-drən How to pronounce dieldrin (audio) \

Medical Definition of dieldrin

: a white crystalline persistent chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide C12H8Cl6O

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