1. Plural of lindane; chemical compounds that are isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane, used historically as insecticides and pesticides.
Usage: technical; chemistry; often used in scientific or regulatory contexts

Examples

• Lindanes were widely used in agriculture during the mid-20th century to control crop pests.
• The environmental persistence of lindanes raised concerns about their long-term ecological impact.
• Many countries have restricted or banned the use of lindanes due to health and environmental risks.
• Researchers studied the different lindanes to understand their varying toxicity levels.
• The lindanes found in soil samples indicated historical pesticide contamination.