Pronunciation: ˌ o ̇ r-g ə -n ō - ' klo ̇ r- ˌ ē n, o ̇ r- ˌ ga-n ə -, - ə n
Function: adjective
Date: 1961
: of, relating to, or being a chlorinated hydrocarbon and especially one used as a pesticide (as aldrin, DDT, or dieldrin)
– organochlorine noun