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chlordane

chlor·dane [ kláwr dàyn ] or chlor·dan [ kláwr dàn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
toxic chemical used as pesticide: a thick toxic colorless to amber-colored liquid that can exist with several different molecular structures isomers. Use: insecticide, fumigant. C10H6Cl8

[Mid-20th century. <chlor- + indene + -ane]
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