dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

Phonetic Respelling: [ dahy-klawr-oh-dahy-fen-l-trahy-klawr-oh-eth-eyn, dahy-klohr-oh-dahy-fen-l-trahy-klohr- ]

Definition:

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

Sentence:

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane is poisonous to humans when swallowed.

More example sentences:

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane is poisonous to humans when swallowed.

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Synonyms:

DDT;insecticide; banned insecticide

Antonyms:

insect

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di-chlo-ro-di-phen-yl-tri-chlor-o-eth-ane

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