n. any chloride containing two chlorine atoms bound to a single element or radical
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n. Same as bichloride.
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n. a compound containing two chlorine atoms per molecule
Word Usage
"PVC production requires vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), a dangerous explosive, and creates toxic waste, notably ethylene dichloride (EDC) tars—two things no neighborhood wants."