Dieldrins

/ˈdiːldərɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dieldrin; multiple samples or references to the pesticide dieldrin.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'dieldrin' formed by adding the standard English '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

When scientists test environmental samples for dieldrins decades after the chemical was banned, they often still find traces—showing how persistent and dangerous these compounds are.

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