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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Chlorinated hydrocarbons Chlorinated hydrocarbons The term 'Chlorinated hydrocarbons ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' Also known as organochlorines, these synthetic organic compounds contain chlorine. They tend to be persistent in the environment and to biomagnify in the food chain. Chlorinated hydrocarbons that are pesticides include DDT, aldrin, dieldrin, heptachlor, chlordane, lindane, endrin, mirex, hexachloride, and toxaphene. Most chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticide uses have been canceled because of their persistence, propensity to bioaccumulate, and toxicity to nontarget species'. Previous 5 Terms: Chironomid chiropody chiru Chisel plowing chital Next 5 Terms: Chlorination chlorochrous Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) chlorofluorocarbons chlorometer About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.