hexachlorocyclohexene

noun

Any derivative of cyclohexene in which six hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine

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Meanings

nounhexachlorocyclohexene (plural hexachlorocyclohexenes)

plural hexachlorocyclohexenes

  1. chemistryAny derivative of cyclohexene in which six hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine

Origin

From hexa- + chloro- + cyclohexene.

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APA

hexachlorocyclohexene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexachlorocyclohexene

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“hexachlorocyclohexene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexachlorocyclohexene. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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