chlordane
/ˈklɔːrdeɪn/
noun
- A powerful chemical insecticide that was used to kill pests like termites and ants, but is now banned in many countries because it is harmful to the environment and human health.
- Old houses sometimes still have traces of chlordane in the soil around the foundation.
- The government banned chlordane after studies showed it could cause health problems.
- Farmers once used chlordane to protect their crops from insects.