chlordane

noun chlor·dane \ˈklȯr-ˌdān\

Definition of CHLORDANE

: a viscous volatile toxic liquid insecticide C₁₀H₆Cl₈ formerly used in the United States

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chlor- + indane (C₉H₁₀)

First Known Use: 1947

Medical Dictionary

noun chlor·dane \ˈklȯ(ə)r-ˌdān\

: a highly chlorinated viscous volatile liquid insecticide C₁₀H₆Cl₈

chlor·dane also chlor·dan \-ˌdan\

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