benzene hexachloride

noun

benzene hexa·​chlo·​ride -ˌhek-sə-ˈklȯr-ˌīd 

: bhc

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

benzene hexachloride

noun

benzene hexa·​chlo·​ride -ˌhek-sə-ˈklō(ə)r-ˌīd, -ˈklȯ(ə)r- 

: a compound C₆H₆Cl₆ occurring in several stereoisomeric forms that is obtained by the chlorination of benzene in the presence of light usually as a white to grayish musty powder containing a mixture of these isomers

especially : the gamma isomer : lindane

Note: Benzene hexachloride is commonly called BHC.