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  • noun organic chemistry Any of several univalent radicals derived from chlorobenzenes or chlorophenols

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Examples

  • As early as 1945, Carson had become alarmed by government abuse of new chemical pesticides, such as DDT (1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis - (p-chlorophenyl) ethane), particularly for use in "predator" and "pest" control programs, which she felt were discharging poisons into the environment with little regard for the welfare of other creatures.

    Carson, Rachel Louise 2008

  • DDT (1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis (p-chlorophenyl) ethane) is a pesticide that was once widely used to control insects on agricultural crops and insects that carry diseases like malaria and typhus, but is now used in only a few countries to control malaria.

    Public Health Statement for DDT, DDE, and DDD 2008

  • Generally through the action of microorganisms, most DDT breaks down slowly into DDE (1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis (p-chlorophenyl) ethylene) and DDD

    Featured Articles - Encyclopedia of Earth 2009

  • Chemical Insecticides or 2,2-bis (p-chlorophenyl) - 1,1,1, - trichloroethane, chlorinated hydrocarbon compound used as an insecticide insecticides, chemical, biological, or other agents used to destroy … encyclopedia2. thefreedictionary.com / DDT

    Millard Fillmore's Bathtub 2009

  • Chemical Insecticides or 2,2-bis (p-chlorophenyl) - 1,1,1, - trichloroethane, chlorinated hydrocarbon compound used as an insecticide insecticides, chemical, biological, or other agents used to destroy … encyclopedia2. thefreedictionary.com / DDT

    Millard Fillmore's Bathtub 2009

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