DFDT

noun

ˌdēˌefˌdēˈtē

plural -s

: a white solid compound (FC₆H₄)₂CHCCl₃ that is a partial fluorine analogue of DDT and is held to be less toxic to animals and fish than DDT and more toxic to flying insects

Word History

Etymology

difluoro-diphenyl-trichloro-ethane

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