mirex
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[edit]Etymology
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Noun
[edit]mirex (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) The pesticide and fire retardant perchloropentacyclodecane, which is a persistent organic pollutant.
- Synonyms: dechlorane, perchloropentacyclodecane
