English Explanatory Dictionary

dichloromethane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The partially halogenated hydrocarbon CH₂Cl₂ widely used as a solvent

Word forms

dichloromethane dichloromethanes

Etymology

From di- + chloro- + methane.

Synonyms

DCM methylene chloride methylene dichloride R-30

Derived words

DCM dichloromethyl
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