Organochlorine definition

ôr-gănə-klôrēn, -ĭn

Any of several hydrocarbon-based compounds containing chlorine, especially those used as pesticides, such as DDT.

noun

Any of a class of organic chemical compounds containing chlorinated hydrocarbons, including dioxins, PCBs, CFCs, and DDT.

noun

Any of several hydrocarbon-based compounds containing chlorine, especially those used as pesticides, such as DDT.

noun

(chemistry) Any of very many chlorine substituted organic compounds, many of which are insecticides etc.

noun

(chemistry) (of an organic compound) Containing chlorine.

adjective

Other Word Forms

Singular:

organochlorine

Plural:

organochlorines