单词 | methoxychlor |
释义 | > as lemmasmethoxychlor methoxychlor n. Brit. /mᵻˈθɒksɪklɔː/ , U.S. /məˈθɑksᵻˌklɔr/ an organochlorine insecticide of similar chemical structure to DDT, but with lower toxicity and persistence in the environment; 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)ethane, (C6H4OCH3)2CHCCl3.ΚΠ 1948 Science 9 Jan. 38/3 After consultation.., ‘methoxychlor’ has been selected as the common name for 2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)1,1,1-trichloroethane, the methoxy analog of DDT. 1959 H. Martin Sci. Princ. Crop Protection (ed. 4) x. 203 When methoxychlor was used instead [of DDT], Carter et al. were unable to detect the insecticide in the milk. 1973 Globe & Mail (Toronto) 8 Sept. 8/3 City golf courses and cemeteries were relatively mosquito-free, having been fogged all along with methoxychlor, a new insecticide that doesn't have the harmful properties of DDT. 1994 Dog World June 33/2 Methoxychlor is used in fly-repellant products for horses. < as lemmas |
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