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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any hexabromo derivative of cyclododecane, but especially 1,2,5,6,9,10-hexabromocyclododecane that is used as a flame retardant. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

hbcdhbcdd

Etymology

From hexa- + bromo- + cyclododecane.

Related phrases

1,2,5,6,9,10-hexabromocyclododecane (1,2,5,6,9,10-HBCD)a-hexabromocyclododecaneb-hexabromocyclododecaned-hexabromocyclododecanee-hexabromocyclododecaneg-hexabromocyclododecaneα-hexabromocyclododecaneβ-hexabromocyclododecaneγ-hexabromocyclododecaneδ-hexabromocyclododecaneε-hexabromocyclododecaneflame retardant

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