1. A synthetic insecticide and acaricide (mite killer) consisting of gamma-isomer of hexachlorocyclohexane, formerly used to treat lice, scabies, and crop pests.
Usage: chemistry/pharmacology term; largely phased out or banned in many countries due to environmental and health concerns

Examples

• Lindane was once a common treatment for head lice in children.
• The pesticide lindane accumulated in soil and water, raising environmental concerns.
• Many developed nations have restricted or banned lindane due to its persistence in the environment.
• Lindane shampoo was prescribed by dermatologists to treat scabies infestations.
• Agricultural use of lindane declined significantly after studies linked it to potential health risks.