cyclodiene
/ˌsaɪkloʊˈdaɪiːn/
noun
- A type of chemical compound with a ring structure and two double bonds, often used in pesticides.
- The cyclodiene structure makes these chemicals very stable in the environment.
- Researchers are studying how cyclodiene compounds break down in soil.
- Cyclodiene pesticides were widely used in agriculture before being banned in many countries.