MIREX

Etymology

Noun

mirex (uncountable)

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

Synonyms: dechlorane, perchloropentacyclodecane

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Source: Wiktionary



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