mirex

mirex
Benzene derivative used as insecticide and fire retardant for plastics, rubber, paint, paper, electrical goods; likely carcinogen.

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mi·rex 'mī-.reks n an organochlorine insecticide C10Cl12 formerly used esp. against ants that is a suspected carcinogen

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