chloretone

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Synonyms: chlordecone

Antonyms: chlordecone

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} The [[hemihydrate]] of ''1,1,1-trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol'' that is used as a [[preservative]], [[sedative]], [[hypnotic]] and weak [[local anesthetic]] similar in nature to [[chloral hydrate]]

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