1. Plural of cyclodiene; a class of organic compounds containing a six-membered carbon ring with two double bonds, often used as pesticides.
Usage: chemistry; technical term; commonly used in agricultural and environmental contexts

Examples

• Cyclodienes such as aldrin and dieldrin were widely used as insecticides in the mid-20th century.
• The environmental persistence of cyclodienes led to their ban in many countries.
• Researchers studied the effects of cyclodienes on wildlife populations.
• Cyclodienes are characterized by their stable ring structure and high lipophilicity.
• The toxicology of cyclodienes has been extensively documented in scientific literature.