Definition
methoxychlors
noun
- Plural of methoxychlor; a synthetic organic pesticide formerly used to control insects on crops and livestock.
Usage: technical; chemistry/agriculture; largely discontinued in many countries due to environmental and health concerns
Examples
- Methoxychlors were widely applied to agricultural fields during the mid-20th century.
- The EPA restricted the use of methoxychlors due to potential endocrine-disrupting effects.
- Residues of methoxychlors have been detected in soil and water samples from farming regions.
- Farmers once relied on methoxychlors to protect their crops from harmful insects.