chlorobenzene

noun

chlo·ro·ben·zene | \ ˌklȯr-ō-ˈben-ˌzēn

, -ben-ˈzēn\

Definition of chlorobenzene

: a colorless flammable volatile toxic liquid C₆H₅Cl used in organic synthesis (as of DDT) and as a solvent

Recent Examples on the Web

The observed barrels are falling apart, and the soil and groundwater around them tests high for related contaminants toluene, chlorobenzene, phenol and heavy metals, according to DEQ documents. — Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, "At Detroit River site, DEQ continues to dig up old Chrysler plant's buried, polluted past," 22 Mar. 2018 Groundwater samples showed that the amount of chlorobenzene, which is used to make herbicides and can damage the nervous system, liver and kidneys, exceeded the national standard by more than 94,000 times, according to Chinese news reports. — Javier C. HernÁndez, New York Times, "Shenzhen, Embodying China’s Growth, Falls Risk to It DEC. 21, 2015," 18 Apr. 2016

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