methoxychlor

me·thox·y·chlor

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-thok-si-klawr, -klohr]
- /məˈθɒk sɪˌklɔr, -ˌkloʊr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-thok-si-klawr, -klohr]
- /məˈθɒk sɪˌklɔr, -ˌkloʊr/

Definitions of methoxychlor word

noun methoxychlor a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 1 6 H 1 5 Cl 3 O 2 , used as an insecticide. 1
noun methoxychlor (organic compound) A synthetic organochlorine used as an insecticide. 1
noun methoxychlor an insecticide that is chemically similar to, but less toxic than, DDT 0
noun methoxychlor a white solid, Cl3CCH(C6H4OCH3)2, used as an insecticide, esp. against mosquitoes and flies 0

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Origin of methoxychlor

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; methoxy- + chlor-1

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Parts of speech for Methoxychlor

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methoxychlor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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