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chlordane


chlor·dane

noun \ˈklr-ˌdān\

Definition of CHLORDANE

: a viscous volatile toxic liquid insecticide C10H6Cl8 formerly used in the United States

Origin of CHLORDANE

chlor- + indane (C9H10)
First Known Use: 1947

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