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carbon disulphide
noun
- a colourless slightly soluble volatile flammable poisonous liquid commonly having a disagreeable odour due to the presence of impurities: used as an organic solvent and in the manufacture of rayon and carbon tetrachloride. Formula: CS 2 Also called (not in technical usage)carbon bisulphide
Example Sentences
Another advantage is that a smaller percentage of the toxic substance carbon disulphide is needed compared to standard processes.
In the next stage, the pulp is treated with a number of chemicals, including carbon disulphide, to make it soluble in sodium hydroxide.
And while the toxic chemical carbon disulphide is still used in manufacturing, this is now fed back into the system, tackling environmental concerns.
Crystallites may also be produced by allowing a solution of sulphur in carbon disulphide mixed with Canada balsam to evaporate slowly, and their development may be watched on a microscopic slide.
It is soluble in volatile oils, carbon disulphide, and ether, and to some extent in alcohol.
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