benzene hexachloride

noun benzene hexa·chlo·ride \-ˌhek-sə-ˈklȯr-ˌīd\

Definition of BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE

: bhc

1884

Medical Dictionary

noun benzene hexa·chlo·ride \-ˌhek-sə-ˈklō(ə)r-ˌīd, -ˈklȯ(ə)r-\

: any of several stereoisomeric chlorine derivatives C₆H₆Cl₆ : bhc; especially : gamma benzene hexachloride—see lindane

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