dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

• Compuesto químico sintético que se usó ampliamente como insecticida, pero que luego fue prohibido en muchos países por su toxicidad para animales y seres humanos y por su persistencia en el medio ambiente.

A synthetic chemical compound once widely used as an insecticide, but later banned in many countries due to its toxicity to animals and humans and its persistence in the environment.

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1. Synthetic insecticideC2formalscientific

   A colorless, crystalline, tasteless and almost odorless organochlorine compound known for its insecticidal properties, but also toxic to animals and humans; widely used in the mid-20th century before being banned in many countries due to environmental and health concerns.

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   • Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane was once hailed as a miracle for controlling malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
   • The widespread use of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane led to severe ecological damage, particularly to bird populations.
   • Many countries have banned dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane due to its persistence in the environment and harmful effects on wildlife.

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