aldrin en · NOUN
Etymology
From Alder + -in. Named after German chemist Kurt Alder (1902–1958).
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) An insecticide and persistent organic pollutant containing a naphthalene-derived compound.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| aldrins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
endrin · dieldrin · dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane · DDT
Synonyms
hexachlorohexahydrodimethanonaphthalene
Translations (5)
de Aldrin (insecticide) · fi aldriini (insecticide) · pt aldrina (insecticide) · eo aldrino (insecticide) · pl aldryna (insecticide)