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methoxychlor

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methoxychlor [me′thäk·si‚klȯr]
(organic chemistry)
Cl3CCH(C6H4OCH3)2White, water-insoluble crystals melting at 89°C; used as an insecticide. Also known as DMDT; methoxy DDT.


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