ORGANOCHLORINE


Meaning of ORGANOCHLORINE in English

ȯr¦ganə, ¦ȯrgənōˌ adjective

Etymology: organ- + chlorine (II)

: of, relating to, or being a chlorinated hydrocarbon and especially one used as a pesticide (as aldrin, DDT, or dieldrin)

• organochlorine noun

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