Lindan

dasNoun

lindane; a chemical compound formerly used as an agricultural insecticide.

English translations

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    Lindane

Word details

German meaning
Ein Insektizid, das in der Landwirtschaft eingesetzt wurde, aber aufgrund seiner Schädlichkeit für die Umwelt und die Gesundheit verboten ist.
English meaning
An insecticide that was used in agriculture but is banned due to its harmfulness to the environment and health.
Synonym
None
German example
Lindan ist ein inzwischen verbotenes Insektizid.
English example
Lindane is an insecticide that is now banned.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Lindan
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Lindan”

  1. Lindan wurde früher häufig als Insektizid eingesetzt. (Lindane was formerly used frequently as an insecticide.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the grammatical gender of Lindan?

Lindan is a neuter noun (das Lindan). It is a mass noun and typically does not have a plural form.