Noun
a white crystalline powder used as an agricultural insecticide
Source: WordNetAdvertisements for lindane, to take one example, contain no suggestion that the chemical is dangerous. Source: Internet
Packaged foods in warehouses are subjected to repeated aerosol treatments with DDT, lindane, and other insecticides, which may penetrate the packaging materials and occur in measurable quantities on the foods. Source: Internet
Lindane is effective, but concerns over potential neurotoxicity has limited its availability in many countries. Source: Internet