endosulfan

American

[en-doh-suhl-fan] / ˌɛn doʊˈsʌl fæn /

noun

Chemistry.

a chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide and miticide, C 9 H 6 Cl 6 O 3 S, in widespread use on food and forage crops.

Etymology

Origin of endosulfan

1960–65; end(rin) ( def. ) + -o- + sulf- + -an, for -ane

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Water samples from the Silva Reservoir show high concentrations of the pesticide endosulfan, though local farmers and tanneries in the area deny using the chemical.

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