Paradichlorobenzene
- Pronunciation
- /par-a-di-KLOH-roh-ben-zeen/
- Category
- Insecticide
- Singular
- Paradichlorobenzene
- Plural
- Paradichlorobenzenes
Definition
A white, solid, aromatic chemical compound used as an insect repellent and insecticide.
Etymology
Example
Paradichlorobenzene is commonly used in mothballs to deter clothes moths and other insects.
Related Terms
- Mothballs
- Insect repellent