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dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
DEFINITIONS OF:
dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
1
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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