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chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile

chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile

9.9
A strong tear gas chemical that causes severe eye and skin burns and breathing problems
  • noun
  • /ˌklɔːroʊbɛnˈzaɪlɪdənəˌmælənəˈnaɪtraɪl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : clorobenzilidenemalononitrilo
  • Exposure to chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile can cause intense irritation of the eyes and respiratory system.

Examples

  • Police used grenades containing chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile to disperse the demonstrators.

  • It is important to wear protective gear when handling chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile due to the risk of serious burns.

  • The police used chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile during the protest.

  • Can chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile cause permanent damage?

  • Exposure to chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile can cause intense irritation of the eyes and respiratory system.

  • It is important to wear protective gear when handling chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile to prevent serious burns.

  • The police deployed chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile during crowd control to minimize risks to officers.

Surface Forms

chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile singular
chlorobenzylidenemalononitriles plural

Etymology

Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile is a descriptive chemical name made of parts you can recognise: chloro- ('chlorine'), benzylidene from benzene ('ring'), and malononitrile which has nitrile ('nitrogen group'). So the long name simply lists the parts of the molecule, and those chlorine and nitrile parts help explain why this compound is a strong, eye- and lung‑irritating tear gas.