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Noun: chlorobenzene  ,klo-ru'ben,zeen
  1. A colourless volatile flammable liquid with an almond odour that is made from chlorine and benzene; used as a solvent and in the production of phenol and DDT and other organic compounds

Derived forms: chlorobenzenes

Type of: dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, hydrocarbon, resolvent, solvent

Encyclopedia: Chlorobenzene