First Known Use: 1947
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methoxychlor
noun me·thoxy·chlor \me-ˈthäk-si-ˌklȯr\
Definition of METHOXYCHLOR
: relatively nontoxic organochlorine insecticide C16H15Cl3O2
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Origin of METHOXYCHLOR
meth- + oxy- + chlor-
Medical Dictionary
methoxychlor
noun me·thoxy·chlor \me-ˈthäk-si-ˌklō(ə)r, -ˌklȯ(ə)r\
Medical Definition of METHOXYCHLOR
: a chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide C16H15Cl3O2
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