chlorocarbon en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰelh₃- Proto-Indo-European *-rós Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰl̥h₃rós Proto-Hellenic *kʰlōrós Ancient Greek χλωρός (khlōrós) English chloro- Proto-Indo-European *kerh₃-der.? Latin carbōnemlbor. French carbonebor. English carbon English chlorocarbon From chloro- + carbon.
Meanings
- An organic compound containing at least one covalently bonded chlorine atom.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chlorocarbons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
organochlorine · organochloride
Translations (2)
fi orgaaninen klooriyhdiste (organic compound) · tr klorokarbon (organic compound)