hexachlorocyclohexane
noun
hexa·chlo·ro·cy·clo·hex·ane
ˌhek-sə-ˌklōr-ō-ˌsī-klō-ˈhek-ˌsān, -ˌklȯr- 
: a derivative of cyclohexane containing six atoms of chlorine
especially
: benzene hexachloride
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“Hexachlorocyclohexane.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hexachlorocyclohexane. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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