Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
Noun
/ˈdaɪ.kloːr.oʊ ˌdaɪˈfɛn.ɪl ˌtraɪˌklɔː.rəʊˈiːˌθeɪn/
Definition
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) is a synthetic pesticide that was widely used for agricultural and public health purposes.
Examples
- DDT was banned in many countries due to its harmful environmental effects.
- The use of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane in agriculture has led to widespread debates about its safety.
- Farmers used dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane extensively before discovering its negative impact on wildlife.
Meaning
DDT is primarily known for its use in controlling various pests in crops and for combating mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria.
Synonyms
- DDT
- pesticide
