chlorobenzene

chlo·ro·ben·zene

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klawr-uh-ben-zeen, -ben-zeen, klohr-]
- /ˌklɔr əˈbɛn zin, -bɛnˈzin, ˌkloʊr-/
- /klˌɔːrəʊbˈenziːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klawr-uh-ben-zeen, -ben-zeen, klohr-]
- /ˌklɔr əˈbɛn zin, -bɛnˈzin, ˌkloʊr-/

Definitions of chlorobenzene word

noun chlorobenzene a colourless volatile flammable insoluble liquid with an almond-like odour, made from chlorine and benzene and used as a solvent and in the preparation of many organic compounds, esp phenol and DDT. Formula: C6H5Cl 3
noun chlorobenzene a clear flammable liquid, C6H5Cl, used as a solvent for paints, lacquers, etc. and in organic synthesis 3
noun chlorobenzene a colorless, volatile, water-insoluble, flammable liquid, C 6 H 5 Cl, having an almondlike odor, prepared from benzene by chlorination: used as a solvent for resins, paints, and lacquers, and in the synthesis of benzene derivatives, as DDT and certain drugs and perfumes. 1
noun chlorobenzene (organic compound) Any derivative of benzene in which one or more hydrogen atoms is replaced by chlorine; but especially the simplest such derivative C6H5Cl that is used in the manufacture of phenol, aniline and other compounds. 1
noun chlorobenzene (organic chemistry) Any derivative of benzene in which one or more hydrogen atoms is replaced by chlorine; but especially the simplest such derivative C6H5Cl that is used in the manufacture of phenol, aniline and other compounds. 0

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chlorobenzene popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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