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methoxychlor
me·thox·y·chlor [ mə thóksee klàwr ]


noun 
Definition:
 
insecticide: a white crystalline compound used as an insecticide. C16H15Cl3O2
[Mid-20th century. <meth- + oxy- + chlorine]
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