Aldrin

Translation of "aldrin" into Russian

Noun

/ˈɔːldrɪn/

aldrin

aldrins pl

Aldrin is a pesticide that was widely used in agriculture.

Альдрин - это пестицид, который широко использовался в сельском хозяйстве.

Noun

/ˈɔːldrɪn/

A toxic, chlorinated organic compound (C12H8Cl6) formerly used as a broad-spectrum soil insecticide, now banned in most countries.

Because of its persistence in the environment, aldrin has been prohibited in agricultural use since the 1970s.

Adjective

/ˈɔːldrɪn/

Containing, treated with, or relating to the insecticide aldrin.

The study measured aldrin residues in harvested vegetables.

Proper noun

A surname of notable persons, especially the American astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

Aldrin joined Neil Armstrong on the surface of the Moon in 1969.