MIREX

Etymology

Noun

mirex (uncountable)

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

Synonyms: dechlorane, perchloropentacyclodecane

Anagrams

• mixer, remix

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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