Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane
The correct full form of DDT is "Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane." DDT is a synthetic pesticide developed in the 1940s and was widely used for agricultural and mosquito control. It gained notoriety for its environmental impact, particularly its role in the decline of bird populations due to eggshell thinning. DDT was banned in many countries in the 1970s due to its persistence in the environment and potential health risks.
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