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nonpersistent

British  
/ ˌnɒnpəˈsɪstənt /

adjective

  1. (of pesticides) breaking down rapidly after application; not persisting in the environment

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Alternatives to DDT include nonpersistent pesticides, which break down faster in nature, and biological controls using insect predators to prey on pests.

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