Pesticide in Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring," for short Crossword Clue

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Pesticide in Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring," for short Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PESTICIDE (noun)
1. a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects)
RACHEL (noun)
1. (Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

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