What is "dichloroethane"

n. (context chemistry English) Either of two isomeric organochlorides with the molecular formula C₂H₄Cl₂: 1,1-dichloroethane (ethylidene dichloride) and 1,2-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride).

Dichloroethane can refer to either of two isomeric organochlorides with the molecular formula CHCl:

• 1,1-Dichloroethane (ethylidene dichloride)
• 1,2-Dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride)