1. Noun. An organochlorine compound formerly used as an insecticide. ¹
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Definition of Heptachlor
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Medical Definition of Heptachlor
1. A poisonous substance which is often used as an insecticide. at room temperature it is a white solid, it can be dissolved with CCl4 (carbon tetrachloride) and has a melting point of 95-96 degrees C. Heptachlor has the chemical formula of C10H7Cl7.
(09 Oct 1997)
