das DDT
Translation
DDT, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
Examples
Die Verwendung von DDT ist heute verboten.
The use of DDT is forbidden today.
DDT reichert sich in der Nahrungskette an.
DDT accumulates in the food chain.
Grammar Patterns
das DDT DDT The use of DDT is forbidden today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: organochloride; Antonyms: biological pest control
Etymology
It is an acronym for Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane.
Memory Tips
Remember it as a powerful insecticide, famous from Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring', now banned in many countries.