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hexachloroethane

n. (context organic compound English) The fully chlorinated derivative of ethane CCl3-CCl3 that is used as an oxidizing agent, and in munitions

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Hexachloroethane

Hexachloroethane, also known as perchloroethane (PCA), C Cl, is a white crystalline solid at room temperature with a camphor-like odor. It has been used by the military in smoke compositions, such as base-eject smoke munitions ( smoke grenades).

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When he judged the time right, the screen adequate, he ordered forward two squads of men carrying much larger and more effective hexachloroethane, HC, smoke grenades.