dichloroethane en · NOUN
Etymology
From di- + chloroethane (di- + chloro- + ethane).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Either of two isomeric organochlorides with the molecular formula C₂H₄Cl₂: 1,1-dichloroethane (ethylidene dichloride) and 1,2-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dichloroethanes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |