hexachlorocyclopentadiene

noun

A highly chlorinated cyclic hydrocarbon (C₅Cl₆) used chiefly as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of pesticides and resins; a toxic, reactive compound that can irritate the eyes, skin, and respiratory system upon exposure.

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Meanings

nounhexachlorocyclopentadiene (plural hexachlorocyclopentadienes)

plural hexachlorocyclopentadienes

  1. chemistryA highly chlorinated cyclic hydrocarbon (C₅Cl₆) used chiefly as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of pesticides and resins; a toxic, reactive compound that can irritate the eyes, skin, and respiratory system upon exposure.
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hexachlorocyclopentadiene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexachlorocyclopentadiene

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hexachlorocyclopentadiene,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexachlorocyclopentadiene.

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