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(BHC) a chlorinated hydrocarbon, C6H6Cl6, occurring in numerous isomeric forms; the gamma isomer is lindane (q.v.), a powerful insecticide. Called also hexachlorocyclohexane.Medical dictionary. 2011.
benzene hexachloride — [hek΄sə klôr′īd΄] n. a compound, C6H6Cl6, used as an insecticide: see also LINDANE … English World dictionary
benzene hexachloride — Chem. See BHC. [1880 85] * * * ▪ chemical compound any of several stereoisomers of 1,2,3,4,5,6 hexachlorocyclohexane formed by the light induced addition of chlorine to benzene. One of these isomers is an insecticide called lindane, or… … Universalium
Benzene hexachloride — Lindane Lindane Général Nom IUPAC γ 1,2,3,4,5,6 Hexachlorocyclohexane Synonymes … Wikipédia en Français
benzene hexachloride — noun : a compound C6H6Cl6 occurring in several stereoisomeric forms, obtained usually as a white to grayish musty powder containing some of these forms by chlorinating benzene in the presence of actinic light, and used as an insecticide see… … Useful english dictionary
benzene hexachloride — noun Date: 1884 BHC … New Collegiate Dictionary
gamma benzene hexachloride — One of the purified isomers of hexachlorobenzene which is used as a scabicide and pediculicide applied topically to the skin in various lotions, creams, and shampoos; GBH can be absorbed through the skin. Resembles DDT in its actions but is less… … Medical dictionary
hexachloride — see BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE, GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE … Medical dictionary
Гаммабензенгексахлорид (Gamma Benzene Hexachloride) — инсектицид, применяемый в кремах, лосьонах, растворах или шампунях для лечения инвазий, вызванных чесоточным клещом, обычными клещами и вшами (в том числе головной вошью). Иногда у людей отмечаются незначительные кожные аллергические реакции.… … Медицинские термины
(γ)-benzene hexachloride — See lindane … Medical dictionary
gamma benzene hexachloride — noun Etymology: gamma (II) : lindane … Useful english dictionary
