dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

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How do you pronounce dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌdaɪˌklɔːroʊˌdaɪˌfɛnəlˌtraɪˌklɔːroʊˈɛθeɪn/.

What does dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane mean?

A long-lasting synthetic insecticide formerly used to kill mosquitoes and crop pests. It became controversial because it persists in the environment and harms wildlife by building up in food chains.

Where does dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane come from?

From dichloro + diphenyl + trichloro + ethane

How to pronounce dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

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