Definition

A chemical compound derived from benzene where two hydrogen atoms are replaced by chlorine atoms, commonly used as a solvent and in chemical reactions.

Example

Dichlorobenzene is often used in laboratories for various chemical processes.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of dichlorobenzene?

Yeah, I think it's used in some cleaning products, right?

Exactly! It's also used as a solvent in labs.

That makes sense, I remember reading about it in chemistry class.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dichlorobenzene is formed from "di-" (meaning two), "chloro-" (from Greek "chloros", meaning green or pale green, referring to chlorine), and "benzene" (from the German "Benzol", derived from the Latin "benzoicum" meaning benzoic acid). The word describes a chemical compound that contains two chlorine atoms attached to a benzene ring.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('di-') chlorine atoms ('chloro-') attached to a 'benzene' structure — that's what dichlorobenzene is.

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