What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Polyhalogenated vs Hexachlorocyclohexane - What's the difference?

polyhalogenated | hexachlorocyclohexane |

As an adjective polyhalogenated

is with multiple halogen atoms.

As a noun hexachlorocyclohexane is

(chemistry) a six-chlorine substituted cyclohexane, a polyhalogenated compound used in pesticides.

polyhalogenated

English

Adjective

(-)
  • with multiple halogen atoms.

    • Related terms

    * polybrominated * polychlorinated * polyfluorinated * polyiodinated

    hexachlorocyclohexane

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia hexachlorocyclohexane)
  • (chemistry) A six-chlorine substituted cyclohexane, a polyhalogenated compound used in pesticides.