dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

noun /daɪ,kloʊroʊdaɪ,fɛnɪltraɪ,kloʊroʊ'ɛθeɪn/

Definition
an insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972
Example
The word 'dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
No etymology available.

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Vowels
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Length
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