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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..... Click the link for more information. . 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But, it added, a limited number of samples showed high concentrations of, among other things, arsenic, hydrocarbons, chlordane, dieldrin, aldrin and lead. Fish tissue analysis indicated high concentrations of PCBs, mercury, DDT, dieldrin, chlordane and dioxins. Those include DDT, dieldrin, toxaphene, heptachlor, and alpha-chlordane. |
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