Definition of Toxaphene

1. Noun. An acaricide and insecticide that is a mixture of chlorinated camphenes ¹

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Definition of Toxaphene

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Medical Definition of Toxaphene

1. A very complex, but reproducible mixture of at least 177 c10 polychloro derivatives, having an approximate overall empirical formula of c10-h10-cl8. It is used as an insecticide and may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen: fourth annual report on carcinogens (ntp 85-002, 1985). Pharmacological action: carcinogens, insecticide, organochlorine. Chemical name: Toxaphene (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Toxaphene

towzier
towziest
towzing
towzy
tox
tox-
toxaemia
toxaemia of pregnancy
toxaemias
toxaemic
toxaemic jaundice
toxaemic retinopathy of pregnancy
toxalbumin
toxalbumins
toxanaemia
toxaphene (current term)
toxaphenes
toxascariasis
toxascaris
toxemia
toxemia of pregnancy
toxemias
toxemic
toxi-
toxic
toxic-waste
toxic amaurosis
toxic amblyopia
toxic anaemia
toxic cataract

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