Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA long-lasting chemical that forms when the pesticide DDT breaks down. It doesn’t easily degrade, can build up in living organisms, and is known for disrupting hormones and persisting in the environment for a long time.

Synonyms

dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane tetrachlorodiphenylethane chlorophenothane diphenyldichloromethane dicophane tetrachlorodibenzodioxin difluorodiphenyltrichloroethane dichloroethylene dichlorophenol hexachlorocyclopentadiene dioxin dichlorophenoxyacetic acid

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