Word History

Etymology

dimethyl + dichlor- + vinyl + phosphate

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of DDVP was in 1954

Dictionary Entries Near DDVP

Cite this Entry

“DDVP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DDVP. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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