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(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric dibromo derivatives of ethane; either ethylidene dibromide or ethylene dibromide.
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Dibromoethane means (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric dibromo derivatives of ethane; either ethylidene dibromide or ethylene dibromide.
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use dibromoethane where its definition matches the intended context.
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