mirex

mirex
mirex [mī′reks΄ ]
n.
coined from initials of its three developers + -ex, arbitrary suffix (suggesting ME mire, ant: see PISMIRE & REX)
an insecticide consisting of a chlorinated hydrocarbon, C10Cl12, usually mixed with a bait and used esp. against fire ants

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mi·rex (mīʹrĕks') n.
An insecticide, C10Cl12, used especially against ants.
  [Perhaps pismire + exterminate.]

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