lindane
lindane
Definition
lin·dane (lin′dān′)
noun
an isomeric form of benzene hexachloride, used as an insecticide
Etymology: after T. van der Linden, 20th-c. Du chemist + -ane
lindane
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- contain: Have they washed their children's hair with products containing lindane?
- ban: WEN was a founder of the wider successful campaign to ban lindane.
- include: The plaintiff, William Gaskill, sought damages for personal injuries following childhood contact with wood treatment chemicals including lindane.
Adjective modifier
- e.g.: Note: possibility of iatrogenic incidents where some organochlorines ( e.g. lindane ) are used on domestic pets for the treatment of ectoparasites.
Noun used with modifier
- pesticide: Exposing measurable levels of the pesticide lindane in chocolate.
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