dichlorobenzene

See also: dichlorobenzène

English

Etymology

From di- +‎ chloro- +‎ benzene.

Noun

dichlorobenzene (plural dichlorobenzenes)

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 (organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric derivatives of benzene in which two hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine; they are used as solvents and in organic synthesis.

Derived terms

• paradichlorobenzene