dichloroethane
dichloroethane · dichloroethanes
Either of two isomeric organochlorides with the molecular formula C₂H₄Cl₂:…Either of two isomeric organochlorides with the molecular formula C₂H₄Cl₂: 1,1-dichloroethane (ethylidene dichloride) and 1,2-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride).
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Either of two isomeric organochlorides with the molecular formula C₂H₄Cl₂: 1,1-dichloroethane (ethylidene dichloride) and 1,2-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride).
Origin
From di- + chloroethane (di- + chloro- + ethane).From di- + chloroethane (di- + chloro- + ethane).
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Forms
plural: dichloroethanes| Singular | dichloroethane |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable