succinchlorimide

noun

suc·​cin·​chlorimide

¦səksə̇n+

: a crystalline compound C₂H₄(CO)₂NCl that has an odor like that of chlorine and is used as a disinfectant and chlorinating agent; N-chloro-succinimide

—not used systematically

Word History

Etymology

succin- + chlorimide

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