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dieldrin: see insecticides insecticides, chemical, biological, or other agents used to destroy insect pests; the term commonly refers to chemical agents only. Chemical Insecticides

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dieldrin

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: C₁₂H₈OCl₆

dieldrin [′dēl·drən]

(organic chemistry)

C₁₂H₈Cl₆O A white, crystalline contact insecticide obtained by oxidation of aldrin; used in mothproofing carpets and other furnishings.

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