dichlorobenzene

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di·chlo·ro·ben·zene | \ (ˌ)dī-ˌklȯr-ə-ˈben-ˌzēn

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Definition of dichlorobenzene

: any of three isomeric compounds C₆H₄Cl₂ especially : paradichlorobenzene

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Recent Examples on the Web The pesticide in most mothballs is para-dichlorobenzene (PDCB). — Joe, The Seattle Times, "Using banana peel to remove warts," 4 Feb. 2018

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“Dichlorobenzene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dichlorobenzene. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.

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