What is another word for dichloride?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪklɔːɹˌa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Dichloride is a chemical term used to describe a compound containing two chlorine atoms. There are various synonyms to describe dichlorides, based on the element or compound they are formed from. For example, carbon dichloride is called tetrachloromethane, and silicon dichloride is called chlorosilane. Similarly, phosphorus dichloride is referred to as phosphorus trichloride, while sulfur dichloride is known as sulfur dichloride or thionyl chloride. Other common synonyms for dichloride compounds include dichlorodifluoromethane, dichlorodimethylsilane, and dichlorodiethyl ether. These synonyms are important for scientists and researchers to understand when working with different types of dichlorides in their experiments and studies.
