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paradichlorobenzene

par·a-di·chlo·ro·ben·zene
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh-dahy-klawr-uh-ben-zeen, -ben-zeen, -klohr-]
    • /ˌpær ə daɪˌklɔr əˈbɛn zin, -bɛnˈzin, -ˌkloʊr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh-dahy-klawr-uh-ben-zeen, -ben-zeen, -klohr-]
    • /ˌpær ə daɪˌklɔr əˈbɛn zin, -bɛnˈzin, -ˌkloʊr-/

Definition of paradichlorobenzene word

  • noun paradichlorobenzene a white, crystalline, volatile, water-insoluble solid, C 6 H 4 Cl 2 , of the benzene series, having a penetrating odor: used chiefly as a moth repellent. 1

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Origin of paradichlorobenzene

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; para-1 + di-1 + chloro-2 + benzene

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Parts of speech for Paradichlorobenzene

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paradichlorobenzene popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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