1) Obsolete pesticide
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mirEX - is a comprehensive platform for comparative analysis of microRNA precursors expression data. Gene expression profiles are stored in universal and expandable database scheme and wrapped by intuitive user-friendly interface. mirEX interface allows simultaneous comparison of expression levels between various microRNA genes in diverse organs a...
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Mirex is a chlorinated hydrocarbon that was commercialized as an insecticide and later banned because of its impact on the environment. This white crystalline odorless solid is a derivative of cyclopentadiene. It was popularized to control fire ants but by virtue of its chemical robustness and lipophilicity it was recognized as a bioaccumulative p...
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<chemical> An organochlorine insecticide that is carcinogenic. ... Pharmacological action: insecticide, organochlorine, carcinogens. ... Chemical name: 1,3,4-Metheno-1H-cyclobuta(cd)pentalene, 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mī′reks Definitions: 1. Benzene derivative used as insecticide and fire retardant for plastics, rubber, paint, paper, electrical goods; likely carcinogen.
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A chemical that was used as a pesticide to control fire ants, and as a flame retardant in plastics, rubber, paint, paper, and electrical goods. It is based on perchloropentacyclodecane and classified as a POP. Under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Compounds, use of this chemical in Europe is subject to restrictions.
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