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(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric tetrachloro derivatives of phenol.
2,4,5-trichlorophenol was partially dechlorinated to 3,4-dichlorophenol, pentachlorophenol was partially dechlorinated to 3,4-dichlorophenol and an unidentified tetrachlorophenol.
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Tetrachlorophenol means (organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric tetrachloro derivatives of phenol.
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2,4,5-trichlorophenol was partially dechlorinated to 3,4-dichlorophenol, pentachlorophenol was partially dechlorinated to 3,4-dichlorophenol and an unidentified tetrachlorophenol.
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