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Definition of Aldrin

1. an insecticide [n -S] - See also: insecticide

Medical Definition of Aldrin

1. A chlorinated organic insecticide whose use and manufacture has been banned in the U.S. (but not all other countries). The chemical can poison via skin contact, ingestion or inhalation, symptoms include kidney damage, shaking, slurred speech, convulsions, respiratory failure, and death. Chronic exposure to non-lethal doses of aldrin can cause liver damage and probably cancer. (09 Oct 1997)

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Literary usage of Aldrin

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Contemporary sediments forming in Lake Erie contain aldrin and could adsorb more. The sediments consist of a conglomerate floe of bacteria, diatoms, ..."

2. Niosh Manual of Analytical Methods: Sampling and Analytical Methods for ...edited by Peter M. Eller edited by Peter M. Eller (1994)
"aldrin, reagent grade.* 2. Lindane, reagent grade.* 3. ... aldrin and Lindane are toxic when absorbed through the skin [4]. SAMPLING: 1. ..."

3. The Journal of Comparative Pathology and Therapeutics (1888)
"The owner, without seeking advice, considered that aldrin was indicated in treatment and, having available a concentrated aldrin-containing preparation for ..."

4. Sample Preparation Products Application Bibliography (1993)
"... Isodrin from Groundwater (Phase/Analysis: С18(Empore)/GC/ECD) M1958, aldrin from Drinking Water (Phase/Analysis: C18(Empore)/GC/MS) M1958, ..."

5. Where No Man Has Gone Before: A History of Apollo Lunar Exploration Missions by William D. Compton (1996)
"Just before midnight CapCom* Bruce McCandless told aldrin to "head on up the ... Back inside the lunar module, Armstrong and aldrin removed their lunar ..."

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