orthodichlorobenzene

noun

or·​tho·​dichlorobenzene

"+

: a volatile oily liquid compound C₆H₄Cl₂ made by chlorination of benzene and used chiefly as a solvent and cleaner, heat-transfer, medium, and insecticide

—written systematically with italic ortho- or o-

Word History

Etymology

orth- + dichlorobenzene

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