Definition of Lindane
1. Noun. A white crystalline powder used as an agricultural insecticide.
Definition of Lindane
1. an insecticide [n -S] - See also: insecticide
Medical Definition of Lindane
1.
An organochlorine insecticide that has been used as a pediculicide and a scabicide. It has been shown to cause cancer.
Pharmacological action: carcinogens, insecticide, organochlorine.
Chemical name: Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, (1alpha,2alpha,3beta,4alpha,5alpha,6beta)-
(12 Dec 1998)
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