Ddt

Pronunciation: /diː diː tiː/

Definitions of DDT

noun a synthetic organic compound used as an insecticide

Example Sentences

A1 DDT is a type of pesticide.

A2 Farmers used DDT to control insects in the past.

B1 The use of DDT has been banned in many countries due to its harmful effects on the environment.

B2 Scientists are studying the long-term effects of DDT exposure on human health.

C1 The persistence of DDT in the environment poses a serious threat to ecosystems.

C2 Regulations on the use of DDT have been put in place to protect wildlife and human health.

Examples of DDT in a Sentence

formal DDT, or dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, was once widely used as a pesticide but has since been banned in many countries due to its harmful effects on the environment and human health.

informal I heard they used to spray DDT all over the fields back in the day to get rid of bugs.

slang Don't mess with that stuff, it's like DDT for your brain.

figurative Her criticism was like DDT to his ego, leaving him feeling completely destroyed.

Grammatical Forms of DDT

• plural: DDTs
• present tense: DDT
• future tense: will DDT
• perfect tense: has DDTed
• continuous tense: is DDTing
• singular: DDT
• positive degree: more DDT
• infinitive: to DDT
• gerund: DDTing
• participle: DDTed

Origin and Evolution of DDT

First Known Use: 1943 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: DDT was first synthesized in 1874 by a German chemist named Othmar Zeidler.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as an insecticide, DDT's usage evolved over time to become controversial due to its harmful effects on the environment and wildlife.