dihalomethane

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noun

Any compound of general formula CH₂X₂ (where X = a halogen), such as methylene chloride

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Meanings

noundihalomethane (plural dihalomethanes)

plural dihalomethanes

  1. chemistryAny compound of general formula CH₂X₂ (where X = a halogen), such as methylene chloride
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