CHLOROBENZENE

chlorobenzene

(noun) a colorless volatile flammable liquid with an almond odor that is made from chlorine and benzene; used as a solvent and in the production of phenol and DDT and other organic compounds

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chlorobenzene (plural chlorobenzenes)

(organic compound) 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

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