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lindane

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lin·dane  (lndn)
n.
A white crystalline powder, C6H6Cl6, used chiefly as an agricultural pesticide but also used topically in the treatment of scabies and pediculosis.
[After Teunis van der Linden, 20th-century Dutch chemist.]
lindane [ˈlɪndeɪn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white poisonous crystalline powder with a slight musty odour: used as an insecticide, weedkiller, and, in low concentrations, in treating scabies; 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane. Formula: C6H6Cl6
[named after T. van der Linden, Dutch chemist]
lindane  (lndn)
A white crystalline powder used chiefly as an agricultural pesticide but also used topically in the treatment of scabies and lice infestation. Chemical formula: C6H6Cl6.
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Noun1.lindane - a white crystalline powder used as an agricultural insecticide
insect powder, insecticide - a chemical used to kill insects
Kwell - a preparation of lindane (trade name Kwell) that is used to kill lice and itch mites; available in cream or shampoo


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DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)] as well as agricultural activities and atmospheric transport of current-use pesticides such as endosulfan and lindane (Gingrich et al.
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As they have reduced reliance on Di-Syston, growers have increased the spread of other insecticides, including Dimethoate, Lindane and Asana, all slightly or moderately toxic chemicals.
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Lindane is banned in dozens of countries, severely restricted in others, and has been banned for lice treatment in California since 2002.
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