Meanings
noundichloroethene (countable and uncountable, plural dichloroethenes)
plural dichloroethenes
- countableuncountablechemistryAny of several isomeric organochlorides with the molecular formula C₂H₂Cl₂.
Synonyms: dichloroethylene, DCE
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny of several isomeric organochlorides with the molecular formula C₂H₂Cl₂.
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