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(klôr′dān′)

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noun

a chlorinated, highly poisonous, volatile oil, CHCl, formerly used as an insecticide

also chlordan

Origin: chlor(o)- + (in)dane, deriv. of indene

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noun

A colorless, odorless, viscous liquid, C₁₀H₆Cl₈, used as an insecticide. It may be toxic to humans and wildlife as a result of its effect on the nervous system.

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Origin: chlor(o)-

Origin: + (in)d(ene)

Origin: + -ane

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