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gamma benzene hexa·chlo·ride

n :  the gamma isomer of benzene hexachloride that comprises the insecticide lindane and is used in medicine esp. as a scabicide and pediculicide in a one-percent cream, lotion, or shampoo - called also gamma BHC  .
 
   

 
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