Chlordane: meaning, definitions and examples

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chlordane

 

[ หˆklษ”rdษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Chlordane is a colorless, odorless insecticide that was widely used in agriculture and for pest control. It belongs to a group of chemicals called organochlorines and was banned in many countries due to its harmful effects on human health and the environment. Chlordane can persist in the soil for many years and accumulate in the food chain.

Synonyms

insecticide, pesticide

Examples of usage

  • Farmers used chlordane to control termites.
  • The use of chlordane in residential areas raised health concerns.
  • Chlordane is known for its long-lasting effects in the environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "chlordane" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น clordano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคกเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chlordane

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ klordan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะปะพั€ะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chlordan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒญใƒซใƒ€ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chlordane

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clordano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท klordan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํด๋กœ๋ฅด๋‹จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู„ูˆุฑุฏุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chlordan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chlordรกn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐฏไธน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klordan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรณrdans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะปะพั€ะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒšแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klordan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clordano

Etymology

The word 'chlordane' originates from the 1940s and is derived from the chemical nomenclature used to describe its structure. The prefix 'chloro-' comes from chlorine, highlighting its chemical composition, while the suffix '-dane' denotes a saturated hydrocarbon chain, referring to the molecular structure. Developed during a time when synthetic chemicals were becoming popular in agriculture, chlordane was initially marketed as an effective solution for pest control, particularly for termites and other wood-destroying insects. Its widespread application led to significant agricultural benefits; however, it soon became clear that the long-term exposure to chlordane posed serious health risks, leading to its banning in various countries by the late 20th century. Today, chlordane is primarily known in discussions regarding environmental pollution and the legacy of chemical use in agriculture.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,223 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.