dieldrin

American  

[deel-drin] / ˈdil drɪn /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a light tan, crystalline, water-insoluble, poisonous solid, C 12 H 8 OCl 6 , used as an insecticide: manufacture and use have been discontinued in the U.S.

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dieldrin British  

/ ˈdiːldrɪn /

noun

1. a crystalline insoluble substance, consisting of a chlorinated derivative of naphthalene: a contact insecticide the use of which is now restricted as it accumulates in the tissues of animals. Formula: C 12 H 8 OCl 6

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dieldrin Scientific  

/ dēl′drĭn /

1. A light tan, toxic, carcinogenic compound used as an insecticide on fruit, soil, and seed, and in controlling tsetse flies and other carriers of tropical diseases. Chemical formula: C ₁₂ H ₈ Cl ₆ O.

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Etymology

Origin of dieldrin

First recorded in 1945–50; Diel(s-Al)d(e)r (reaction) ( def. ) + -in ²

Example Sentences

Likewise, 60 pounds of the granules per acre would give a dosage of 3 pound of DIELDRIN.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 44th Annual Meeting Rochester, N.Y. August 31 and September 1, 1953 by Northern Nut Growers Association

Such formulations are now available containing 5%, 10%, and 15% DIELDRIN.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 44th Annual Meeting Rochester, N.Y. August 31 and September 1, 1953 by Northern Nut Growers Association