endrin
/ˈɛndrɪn
/noun [mass noun]
A toxic insecticide which is a stereoisomer of dieldrin.Exposure to endrin can cause various harmful effects including death and severe central nervous system injury....
- Endrin is an insecticide which has been used mainly on field crops such as cotton, maize, sugar cane, rice, cereals, ornamentals, and other crops.
Origin
Mid 20th century: from endo- 'within' + a shortened form of dieldrin.