Dihalomethane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dihalomethane is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any compound of general formula CH₂X₂ (where X = a halogen), such as methylene chloride.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any compound of general formula CH₂X₂ (where X = a halogen), such as methylene chloride.
Word Forms
- dihalomethanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include halomethane, dichloromethane, dibromomethane, chloroiodomethane, chloromethane, dihalomethyl.
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