chlorobenzene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any derivative of benzene in which one or more hydrogen atoms is replaced by chlorine; but especially the simplest such derivative C₆H₅Cl that is used in the manufacture of phenol, aniline and other compounds

Word forms

chlorobenzene chlorobenzenes

Etymology

From chloro- + benzene.

Derived words

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