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dichlorobenzene

dichlorobenzene

1 9.8
A chemical with two chlorine atoms on a ring used to make plastics, remove smells, and kill insects
  • noun
  • /daɪˌklɔːrəˈbɛnziːn/
  • Specialized
: diclorobenceno
  • Many manufacturers rely on dichlorobenzene for its solvent properties.

Examples

  • The factory stores large quantities of dichlorobenzene for use in manufacturing plastics.

  • Exposure to dichlorobenzene should be minimized due to potential health risks.

  • Chemists often use dichlorobenzene as a solvent in laboratory experiments.

  • The dichlorobenzene compound is widely used in industrial applications.

  • In the production of air fresheners, many manufacturers use dichlorobenzene as a key ingredient.

  • The laboratory tested samples for the presence of dichlorobenzene to assess environmental contamination.

  • She learned that dichlorobenzene is effective as a pesticide for controlling household pests.

Synonyms

paradichlorobenzene
vsdichlorobenzene
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A white poisonous chemical used in mothballs to keep insects away

covers wider uses including manufacturing and deodorizing as well as pest control

Surface Forms

dichlorobenzene singular
dichlorobenzenes plural

Morphology

dichlorobenzene = chlorobenzene (semi-transparent) = di + chloro + benzene

Formation follows regular chemical naming (di- indicating two + chlorobenzene), but the combining forms are technical and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

The word dichlorobenzene breaks into parts: di- 'two', chloro- 'chlorine', and benzene 'a ring-shaped chemical'. So it means a benzene ring with two chlorine atoms attached, which is why the name describes the chemical you find in factories, deodorizers, and pesticides.