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aldrin

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al·drin  (ôldrn)
n.
An insecticide containing a naphthalene-derived compound, C12H8Cl6.
[After Kurt Alder.]
aldrin  (ôldrn)
A highly poisonous white powder used as a crop pesticide and to kill termites. Because of its toxicity to animals and humans, its production has been discontinued. Aldrin is a chlorinated derivative of naphthalene closely related to dieldrin. Chemical formula: C12H8Cl6.
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