benzene hexachloride

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n. Abbr. BHC

A musty-smelling crystalline substance, C₆H₆Cl₆, prepared by the chlorination of benzene, occurring in several isomeric forms, and used as a powerful insecticide.

benzene hexachloride

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) another name for hexachlorocyclohexane

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A musty-smelling crystalline substance that is used as an insecticide. It is prepared by adding chlorine to benzene. Also called hexachlorobenzene. Chemical formula: C₆H₆Cl₆.

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