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- [hep-tuh-klawr, -klohr]
- /ˈhɛp təˌklɔr, -ˌkloʊr/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hep-tuh-klawr, -klohr]
- /ˈhɛp təˌklɔr, -ˌkloʊr/
Definitions of heptachlor word
- noun heptachlor a highly toxic, light-tan, waxy solid, C 10 H 5 Cl 7 , used as an insecticide: its manufacture and use are restricted in the U.S. 1
- noun heptachlor a white powder used as an insecticide, similar to chlordane 0
- noun heptachlor a waxy solid, C10H7Cl7, similar to chlordane, formerly used as an insecticide 0
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Origin of heptachlor
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; hepta- + chlor-2
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Parts of speech for Heptachlor
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
heptachlor popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
heptachlor usage trend in Literature
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