Meaning Of The Word Hexachloroethane

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hexachloroethane in American English
a colorless, crystalline solid with a camphorlike odor, Cl3CCCl3, used in organic synthesis, in the manufacture of smoke-producing materials, explosives, etc., and in treating animals with liver flukes
noun: a colorless crystalline compound, C2Cl6, with a camphorlike odor, soluble in alcohol and ether, insoluble in water: used in organic synthesis and pyrotechnics, as a retarding agent in fermentation, and as a solvent

hexachloroethane in British English
noun: a colourless crystalline insoluble compound with a camphor-like odour: used in pyrotechnics and explosives. Formula: C2Cl6

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