First Known Use: circa 1889
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chlorobenzene
noun chlo·ro·ben·zene \ˌklȯr-ō-ˈben-ˌzēn, -ben-ˈ\
Definition of CHLOROBENZENE
: a colorless flammable volatile toxic liquid C6H5Cl used in organic synthesis (as of DDT) and as a solvent
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