Organochlorine definition
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
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
organochlorine
Plural:
organochlorines