zinc chloride

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zinc chloride

A white, water-soluble crystalline compound, ZnCl₂, used as a wood preservative, as a soldering flux, and for a variety of industrial purposes, including the manufacture of cements and paper parchment.

zinc chloride

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white odourless soluble poisonous granular solid used in manufacturing parchment paper and vulcanized fibre and in preserving wood. It is also a soldering flux, embalming agent, and a medical astringent and antiseptic. Formula: ZnCl₂ Also called butter of zinc

zinc chloride

A white, water-soluble crystalline compound used as a wood preservative, as a soldering flux, and for a variety of industrial purposes, including the manufacture of cements and paper parchment. Chemical formula: ZnCl₂.

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