Dichloroethane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dichloroethane is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric organochlorides with the molecular formula C₂H₄Cl₂: 1,1-dichloroethane (ethylidene dichloride) and 1,2-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride).
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric organochlorides with the molecular formula C₂H₄Cl₂: 1,1-dichloroethane (ethylidene dichloride) and 1,2-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride).
Word Forms
- dichloroethanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dichloroethene, trichloroethane, dichloroethylene, tetrachloroethane, chloroethane, monochloroethane.
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