ethylene dichloride
Chemistry
noun
A toxic, flammable liquid made by the addition reaction of chlorine and ethylene and used as a synthetic reagent (chiefly to make vinyl chloride for PVC manufacture), and (especially formerly) in degreasers and paint removers and as an anti-knock agent.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London.
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