noun
aldrin
noun
1
A now largely banned insecticide that persists in the environment for a long time.
"Aldrin was widely used on crops before its environmental risks became clear."
name
1
A surname, notably borne by astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
How to Use Aldrin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA banned pesticide chemical, or the surname of the second man to walk on the Moon.
Word Forms
aldrins plural, Aldrins plural
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Etymology
Named after the German chemist Kurt Alder, who won the Nobel Prize for related chemistry work.