methoxychlor

noun me·thoxy·chlor \me-ˈthäk-si-ˌklȯr\

Definition of METHOXYCHLOR

: relatively nontoxic organochlorine insecticide C₁₆H₁₅Cl₃O₂

meth- + oxy- + chlor-

First Known Use: 1947

Medical Dictionary

noun me·thoxy·chlor \me-ˈthäk-si-ˌklō(ə)r, -ˌklȯ(ə)r\

: a chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide C₁₆H₁₅Cl₃O₂

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