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endrin

Syllabification: (en·drin)
Pronunciation: /ˈendrin/

Definition of endrin

noun

  • a toxic insecticide that is a stereoisomer of dieldrin.

Origin:

mid 20th century: from endo- 'within' + a shortened form of dieldrin

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