bichloride

[ bahy-klawr-ahyd, -id, -klohr- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. dichloride.

bichloride

/ baɪˈklɔːraɪd /

noun

1. See dichloride
   another name for dichloride

Word History and Origins

Origin of bichloride¹

First recorded in 1800–10; bi- ¹ + chloride

Example Sentences

Wash the hands in bichloride solution after visiting a case, and do not touch the door-knob or things in the room.

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Formalin is the best disinfectant for wall-paper unless the child has spat upon it—then use the bichloride.

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You must then wet with bichloride everything the child has touched, and boil all eating utensils.

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Sometimes the bichloride will not injure the wall-paper, but if there are gilt figures upon it these will be blackened.

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If you determine to have the room repapered, wet it with bichloride before you bring in the workmen.

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