Synonyms for

Ddt

Verb / ˌdi:ˌdi:ˈti: / Another word for ddt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

DDT is a type of insecticide that was commonly used in the past but is now banned in many countries due to its harmful effects on the environment and human health.

Synonyms & similar words

dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane ddt insecticide pesticide herbicide weedkiller poison venom toxin fumigant rodenticide fungicide miticide acaricide nematicide larvicide adulticide

Example sentences

  1. The use of DDT was banned in the United States in 1972.
  2. DDT was once used to control malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
  3. DDT can have harmful effects on birds and other wildlife.
  4. Many countries have banned the use of DDT due to its negative impact on the environment.
  5. Scientists continue to study the long-term effects of DDT exposure on human health.

Quotes

  • 'I have been told that the use of DDT is spreading with incredible rapidity over much of Asia and Africa,' said Rachel Carson.
  • 'The chemical knows no boundaries. It doesn't recognize that this is a good bug and that is a bad bug,' said biologist Jane Goodall about DDT.
  • 'The world has cancer and the cancer is man,' said environmentalist Allan Savory about the use of DDT and other harmful chemicals.

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