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organochlorine

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Main Entry: or·gan·o·chlo·rine

Pronunciation: \ȯr-ˌgan-ə-ˈklō(ə)r-ˌēn, -ˈklȯ(ə)r-, -ən\

Function: adjective

: 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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