organochlorine
or·gan·o·chlo·rine
adj\ˌȯr-gə-nō-ˈklȯr-ˌēn, ȯr-ˌga-nə-, -ən\
Definition of ORGANOCHLORINE
: of, relating to, or being a chlorinated hydrocarbon and especially one used as a pesticide (as aldrin, DDT, or dieldrin)
— organochlorine noun
First Known Use of ORGANOCHLORINE
1961
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