1
: any of several stereoisomeric chlorine derivatives C6H6Cl6 of cyclohexane in which the chlorine atoms are all attached to different carbon atoms
2

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The complaint lists eight unnamed staff members as well as Sierra Vista Hospital, the BHC Sierra Vista Hospital subsidiary and corporate parent Universal Health Services (UHS of Delaware, Inc.) as defendants. Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025 One of the panelists was Greta Harris, the Chief Executive Officer of the Better Housing Coalition (BHC), a Virginia non-profit housing developer. Roger Valdez, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 His fans, who call themselves the Black Hearts Club (BHC), are responsible. Maria Sherman, SPIN, 2 May 2022 There are two tracks to join Behavioral Health Court: BHC Probation and BHC Diversion. San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2022

Word History

Etymology

benzene hexachloride

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of BHC was in 1946

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“BHC.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BHC. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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