dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

Thân thiện

A scientist carefully handles a sample of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane in a laboratory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972: "Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane" is a chemical compound historically used as a powerful insecticide. Its use is now heavily restricted or banned in many countries due to its persistence in the environment and harmful effects on wildlife and human health.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The widespread use of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane in the mid-20th century had devastating ecological consequences.
  • Many countries signed a treaty to eliminate the production and use of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane.

Advanced Usage

• "DDT": This is the universally recognized abbreviation for "dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane". It is almost always referred to by its initials in both technical and general contexts.
  • The book "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson famously documented the dangers of DDT.

Variants and Related Words

• DDT (n): The standard abbreviation for dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane.
  • DDT was once hailed as a miracle chemical for controlling malaria.

Synonyms

• Insecticide: A general term for a substance used to kill insects.
• Organochlorine compound: A class of chemical compounds to which DDT belongs.

Học thuật

Noun

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

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