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BHC

noun
\ ˌbē-ˌāch-ˈsē How to pronounce BHC (audio) \

Definition of BHC

1 : any of several stereoisomeric chlorine derivatives C6H6Cl6 of cyclohexane in which the chlorine atoms are all attached to different carbon atoms
2 : lindane

First Known Use of BHC

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for BHC

benzene hexachloride

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BHC

noun
\ ˌbē-(ˌ)āch-ˈsē How to pronounce BHC (audio) \

Medical Definition of BHC

: benzene hexachloride

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