benzene hexachloride

noun

benzene hexa·chlo·ride -ˌhek-sə-ˈklȯr-ˌīd

: bhc

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First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of benzene hexachloride was in 1873

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benzene hexachloride

noun

benzene hexa·chlo·ride -ˌhek-sə-ˈklō(ə)r-ˌīd, -ˈklȯ(ə)r-

: a compound C₆H₆Cl₆ occurring in several stereoisomeric forms that is obtained by the chlorination of benzene in the presence of light usually as a white to grayish musty powder containing a mixture of these isomers

especially : the gamma isomer : lindane

Note: Benzene hexachloride is commonly called BHC.

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benzene hexachloride

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