dichloride

/daɪˈklɔːraɪd/
noun
  1. A chemical compound that contains two atoms of chlorine combined with another element or group.
    • The chemist studied the properties of ethylene dichloride.
    • Sulfur dichloride is used in some industrial processes.
    • The lab technician handled the dichloride carefully because it was toxic.
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