"chloroxynil" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Shortened from the chemical name. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chloroxynil (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) The pesticide 3,5-dichloro-4-hydroxybenzonitrile. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds
    Sense id: en-chloroxynil-en-noun-KNoDp4DK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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