dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
(di-chlo-ro-di-phen-yl-tri-chlor-o-eth-ane)
11 syllables
Definition
noun. an insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972
Example Sentence
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane is poisonous to humans when swallowed.
Synonyms
DDT; insecticide; banned insecticide
Antonyms
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