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dieldrin
dieldrin (ˈdiːldrɪn) n1. (Elements & Compounds) a crystalline insoluble substance, consisting of a chlorinated derivative of naphthalene: a contact insecticide the use of which is now restricted as it accumulates in the tissues of animals. Formula: C12H8OCl62. (Agriculture) a crystalline insoluble substance, consisting of a chlorinated derivative of naphthalene: a contact insecticide the use of which is now restricted as it accumulates in the tissues of animals. Formula: C12H8OCl6[C20: from Diel(s-Al)d(e)r (reaction) + -in]Translationsdieldrin
dieldrin: see insecticidesinsecticides, chemical, biological, or other agents used to destroy insect pests; the term commonly refers to chemical agents only. Chemical Insecticides
The modern history of chemical insecticides in the United States dates from 1867, when Paris green proved ..... Click the link for more information. .dieldrin[′dēl·drən] (organic chemistry) C12H8Cl6O A white, crystalline contact insecticide obtained by oxidation of aldrin; used in mothproofing carpets and other furnishings. dieldrin a crystalline insoluble substance, consisting of a chlorinated derivative of naphthalene: a contact insecticide the use of which is now restricted as it accumulates in the tissues of animals. Formula: C12H8OCl6 dieldrin
hydrocarbon [hi″dro-kahr´bon] an organic compound that contains carbon and hydrogen only.alicyclic hydrocarbon one that has cyclic structure and aliphatic properties.aliphatic hydrocarbon one in which no carbon atoms are joined to form a ring.aromatic hydrocarbon one that has cyclic structure and a closed conjugated system of double bonds.chlorinated hydrocarbon any hydrocarbon compound with chlorine substitutions; many are toxic. They are used mainly as refrigerants, industrial solvents, dry cleaning fluids, and insecticides (such as ddt and dieldrin). Some have been used as anesthetics, such as chloroform.di·el·drin (dī-el'drin), A chlorinated hydrocarbon used as an insecticide; may cause toxic effects in people and animals exposed to its action through skin contact, inhalation, or food contamination.dieldrin a chlorinated hydrocarbon that is a powerful insecticide, with long-lasting effects. However, it has become ecologically damaging and is banned from many countries. See also DDT.ThesaurusSeehydrocarbon |