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chlorobenzene

chlo·ro·ben·zene

uncommon

noun

1.

a colorless volatile flammable liquid with an almond odor that is made from chlorine and benzene; used as a solvent and in the production of phenol and DDt and other organic compounds

Origin

From chloro- + benzene.

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