dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene

== English == === Noun === dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (uncountable, abbreviation DDE) (organic chemistry) A long-lasting chemical that forms when the pesticide DDT breaks down. It doesn’t easily degrade, can build up in living organisms, and is known for disrupting hormones and persisting in the environment for a long time. ==== Related terms ==== dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane (DDD)