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hexachlorocyclopentadiene

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
hex-achloro-cy-clopen-ta-di-ene
IPA
50
Scrabble Score
25
Letters
7
Syllables
14
Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

Inflected Forms

hexachlorocyclopentadienes (plural)

Questions

What does hexachlorocyclopentadiene mean?
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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