Mirex

Word MIREX
Character 5
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Definitions and meanings of "Mirex"

What do we mean by mirex?

A white odorless crystalline solid, C10Cl12, formerly used as an insecticide against ants and as a fire retardant. It was banned in the United States in 1978 because of its effects on the environment and possibly on human health. noun

The pesticide and fire retardant perchloropentacyclodecane that is a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic pollutant noun

The pesticide and fire retardant perchloropentacyclodecane, which is a persistent organic pollutant.

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The word "mirex" in example sentences

To start with, the Stockholm Convention identified twelve top-priority POPs: eight pesticides (aldrin, chlordane, DDT, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, mirex, and toxaphene); two industrial chemicals (the hexachlorobenzenes (HCBs) and the polychlorinated biphenyls PCBs); and two groups of industrial by-products (dioxins and furans). ❋ Annie Leonard (2010)

The St. Lawrence is one of the most polluted waterways in North America, with high levels of mirex, PCBs, DDT, and its derivatives. ❋ Unknown (2007)

� Consistent with the POPs agreement, which allows for some limited exemptions, Australia has lodged an exemption for mirex use. ❋ Unknown (2001)

A chemical named mirex was used in some of their products and contaminated the soil and sediment along the two creeks. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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