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lindane Definition

lin·dane (lindān′)

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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