endrin

endrin
endrin [en′drin ]
n.
< ? EN-1 + (AL)DRIN
a highly toxic isomer of dieldrin, used as an insecticide

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en·drin (ĕnʹdrĭn) n.
A highly toxic chlorinated hydrocarbon, C12H8OCl6, used as an insecticide.
  [endo- + dieldrin.]

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      chlorine-containing organic compound used as an insecticide. See aldrin.

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