Chlorobenzene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chlorobenzene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any derivative of benzene in which one or more hydrogen atoms is replaced by chlorine; but especially the simplest such derivative C₆H₅Cl that is used in the manufacture of phenol, aniline and other compounds.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any derivative of benzene in which one or more hydrogen atoms is replaced by chlorine; but especially the simplest such derivative C₆H₅Cl that is used in the manufacture of phenol, aniline and other compounds.
Word Forms
- chlorobenzenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dinitro, chlorbenzene, chlorobenzaldehyde, dichlorobenzene, pentachlorobenzene, chlorobenzyl.
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