Endrin

/ˈɛndrɪn/ noun

Definition

A toxic chemical pesticide that was once used to kill insects on crops but is now banned in many countries because it's dangerous to humans and wildlife.

Etymology

The origin of the name is uncertain; it was created as a synthetic chemical compound in the mid-20th century with a manufactured name.

Kelly Says

Endrin is a cautionary tale in environmental history—it was sprayed everywhere until scientists discovered it bioaccumulates in animals, meaning it gets more and more concentrated up the food chain until predators get poisoned!

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