n. The partially halogenated hydrocarbon CH2Cl2 widely used as a solvent
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n. a nonflammable liquid used as a solvent and paint remover and refrigerant
Word Usage
"I'm not allowed to refer to things by convenient abbreviations such as dichloromethane, DCM, nor am I allowed to refer to things as the malonato ligand, or the diaminocyclohexyl group."