# dichloromethane

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The partially halogenated hydrocarbon CH₂Cl₂ widely used as a solvent

## Etymology
From di- + chloro- + methane.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/dichloromethane