Definition of Mirex

1. Noun. (organic compound) The pesticide and fire retardant ''perchloropentacyclodecane'' that is a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic pollutant ¹

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Definition of Mirex

1. an insecticide [n -ES] - See also: insecticide

Medical Definition of Mirex

1. An organochlorine insecticide that is carcinogenic. Pharmacological action: insecticide, organochlorine, carcinogens. Chemical name: 1,3,4-Metheno-1H-cyclobuta(cd)pentalene, 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mirex

mirandize
mirandized
mirandizes
mirandizing
mirapinnid
mirapinnids
mirasol
mirative
mirativity
mirbane
mirbanes
mire
mired
mirepoix
mires
mirex (current term)
mirexes
mirid
mirid bug
mirids
mirier
miriest
mirific
mirifical
mirificent
mirin
miriness
mirinesses
miring
mirins

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