carbon disulphide


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carbon disulphide

n
(Elements & Compounds) 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: CS2. Also called (not in technical usage): carbon bisulphide
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To this solution carbon disulphide (6 mL, 0.1 mol) was added with shaking, then continuously stirred for 24 h.
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