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- noun organic chemistry The
halogenated hydrocarbon CH3-CH2Cl, one used as ananesthetic ; it has many industrial applications
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Methyl chloroform is also called 1,1,1 tri-chloroethane.
Surfaces James Killus 2008
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Synthetic chemical pesticides are manufactured chemical compounds, such as dichlorodiphenyltri-chloroethane (DDT), malathion, or captan usually specifically created for pest or pathogen control.
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