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dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

DEFINITIONS OF: dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

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n an insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972

Synonyms:
DDT
Type of:
pollutant
waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil
insect powder, insecticide
a chemical used to kill insects
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