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Definition of Endrin

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

Medical Definition of Endrin

1. An organochlorine compound that was formerly used as an insecticide. Its manufacture and use has been discontinued in the united states. Pharmacological action: insecticide, organochlorine. Chemical name: 2,7:3,6-Dimethanonaphth(2,3-b)oxirene, 3,4,5,6,9,9-hexachloro-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-octahydro-, (1aalpha,2beta,2abeta,3alpha,6alpha,6abeta,7beta,7aalpha)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Endrin

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

1. Proceedings for the Eight Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference by M. Boya Edwards (2001)
"endrin, which is extremely toxic, is no longer produced in the United States, ... The recommended formulation of thiram and endrin gives a high degree of ..."

2. Solid Phase Extraction in Sample Preparation: An Applications Bibliography by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"... endrin from Drinking Water (Phase/Analysis: C18(Empore)/GC/MS) M1958, ... endrin from Soil leachate (Phase/Analysis: CIS, C8(Empore)/SFC/ECD) ..."

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