| mire | Synonymous with any peat-accumulating wetland. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| mirex | <chemical> An organochlorine insecticide that is carcinogenic. Pharmacological action: insecticide, organochlorine, carcinogens. Chemical name: 1,3,4-Metheno-1H-cyclobuta(cd)pentalene, 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro- (12 Dec 1998) |