DDD

noun \ˌdē-(ˌ)dē-ˈdē\

Definition of DDD

: an insecticide C₁₄H₁₀Cl₄ closely related chemically and similar in properties to DDT

dichlor- + diphenyl + dichlor-

First Known Use: 1946

Medical Dictionary

noun \ˌdē-(ˌ)dē-ˈdē\

: an insecticide C₁₄H₁₀Cl₄ closely related chemically and similar in properties to DDT

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