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mirex

mi rex |ˈmīˌreks ˈmaɪrɛks | ▶noun a synthetic insecticide of the organochlorine type used chiefly against ants. ORIGIN 1960s: of unknown origin.

 

Oxford Dictionary

mirex

mirex |ˈmʌɪrɛks | ▶noun [ mass noun ] a synthetic insecticide of the organochlorine type used chiefly against ants. ORIGIN 1960s: of unknown origin.