LINDANE An isomer of the chlorocarbon C6H6Cl6, obtained as a white crystalline powder and having a musty odor. A potent pesticide, it has been banned from agricultural use in several countries including the United States, but is used topically in the treatment of scabies and pediculosis.
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Word: LINDANE
Length: 7 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word LINDANE can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.