chlordane
(ˈklɔədeɪn)
Also chlordan.
[f. chlor-2 + in)dane a hydrocarbon derived from indene.]
A viscous liquid insecticide, C10H6Cl8.
| 1947 Jrnl. Econ. Ent. XL. 264/1 Chlordane possesses a toxicity to many insects greater than that of DDT. 1952 New Biol. XII. 56 Many potent materials such as..chlordan..are now available for crop protection. 1962 New Scientist 11 Oct. 75 Dieldrin and chlordane were both found to be extremely effective against cockroaches. |