English Explanatory Dictionary

hexachlorocyclopentadiene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A highly chlorinated cyclic hydrocarbon (C₅Cl₆) used chiefly as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of pesticides and resins; a toxic, reactive compound that can irritate the eyes, skin, and respiratory system upon exposure.

Word forms

hexachlorocyclopentadiene
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