DICHLOROBENZENE

Etymology

Noun

dichlorobenzene (plural dichlorobenzenes)

(organic compound) Any of three isomeric derivatives of benzene in which two hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine; they are used as solvents and in organic synthesis.

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