dichloromethane
IPA: dˈɪkɫˈɔrʌmˈɛθeɪn
noun
- (organic chemistry) The partially halogenated hydrocarbon CH₂Cl₂ widely used as a solvent
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Examples of "dichloromethane" in Sentences
- Solvent alternative to dichloromethane.
- Typical solvents are dichloromethane and benzene.
- Dichloromethane is a versatile industrial solvent.
- The principal active ingredient is usually dichloromethane.
- Dichloromethane is converted into carbon monoxide by the body.
- Dichloromethane is the most important halomethane based solvent.
- The combined aqueous solution is then extracted with dichloromethane.
- The fluid is typically dichloromethane, also known as methylene chloride.
- Exceptions are some chlorinated solvents like dichloromethane and chloroform.
- In organic solvents such as toluene or dichloromethane no reaction takes place.
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