dichlorobenzene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of three isomeric derivatives of benzene in which two hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine; they are used as solvents and in organic synthesis.

Word forms

dichlorobenzene dichlorobenzenes

Etymology

From di- + chloro- + benzene.

Derived words

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