The initials DDT stand for a type of pesticide. The full name is dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane.
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
An insecticide
This depends on the concentration of DDT and the time of exposure.
The full form of DDT is dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane. It is an organochloride that is colorless, tasteless, and almost odorless and is known for its insecticidal properties.
dichloro diphenyl trichloro ethane
Dichloro Diphenyl Trichloroethane
DDT is a very useful pesticide but it is also on long term a possible danger for humans and animals because it is very stable in soils and waters, remaining for long time not degraded.
DDT is degraded slowly and therefore it remains in the environment long time.
The approx. period was 1940-1972.
The expanded form of DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. It is an organochloride pest repellent that has been banned in the United States due to the great damage it caused to large birds of prey.
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DDT is harmful to the environment and can persist in the soil and water for a long time. It can also bioaccumulate in the food chain, leading to negative health effects in organisms at higher trophic levels, including humans. Overuse of DDT has also contributed to the development of DDT-resistant insects.