dichlorobenzene en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English di- Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰelh₃- Proto-Indo-European *-rós Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰl̥h₃rós Proto-Hellenic *kʰlōrós Ancient Greek χλωρός (khlōrós) English chloro- German Benzoe Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. German -in German Benzinbor. English benzine English benzene English dichlorobenzene From di- + chloro- + benzene.
Meanings
- Any of three isomeric derivatives of benzene in which two hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine; they are used as solvents and in organic synthesis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dichlorobenzenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |