organochlorine
Speech parts
1. organochlorine - Noun
2. organochlorine - Adjective
Meaning
organochlorine (plural organochlorines)
(chemistry) Any of very many chlorine substituted organic compounds, many of which are solvents or insecticides etc.
organochlorine (not comparable)
(chemistry, of an organic compound) containing chlorine
Synonyms
Examples
Organochlorine solvents are particularly hazardous; many of these are now restricted in developed countries due to their environmental impact.