1. A synthetic organochlorine insecticide formerly used to control pests on crops; now banned or restricted in many countries due to environmental and health concerns.
Usage: technical; chemistry/agriculture; largely phased out in developed nations

Examples

• Endosulfan was widely applied to cotton and vegetable crops before its restrictions.
• The pesticide endosulfan persists in soil and water, affecting aquatic ecosystems.
• Many countries have banned endosulfan due to its toxicity to non-target organisms.
• Farmers in some regions still use endosulfan despite growing environmental concerns.
• Endosulfan residues have been detected in groundwater near agricultural areas.