chlorobenzene

English

Etymology

From chloro- +‎ benzene.

Noun

chlorobenzene (plural chlorobenzenes)

1. (organic chemistry) 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

Derived terms

• clobenzepam