HyperDic: dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

English > 1 sense of the word dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane:
NOUNsubstancedichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, DDTan insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans
English > dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningAn insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972.
SynonymDDT
Broaderinsecticide, insect powderA chemical used to kill insects
pollutantwaste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil
SpanishDDT, diclorodifeniltricloroetano

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