dichlone

/ˈdɪkloʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a dichlorinated organic compound or a compound that has been dichlorinated, especially a dichlorinated phenol

“The research team studied the properties of dichlone in the lab.”

2. verb

to make or cause to become dichlorinated

“The chemical process dichlorinated the compound to create a new compound.”

Synonyms

  • chlorinated organic compound
  • dichlorinated compound

Antonyms

  • monochlorinated compound