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carbon disulphide

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carbon disulphide
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(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless slightly soluble volatile flammable poisonous liquid commonly having a disagreeable odour due to the presence of impurities: used as an organic solvent and in the manufacture of rayon and carbon tetrachloride. Formula: CS2 Also called (not in technical usage) carbon bisulphide


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