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endosulfan

[ en-doh-suhl-fan ]

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of endosulfan1

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

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