BusinessAugust 28, 2026

dichloroethene

dy-KLOR-oh-EE-theen

Definition

A chemical compound, specifically 1,2-dichloroethene, that was identified as a hazardous environmental contaminant at the former Dico factory site in Des Moines.

Etymology

The name is derived from Greek and Latin roots indicating its chemical structure: 'di-' (two) for the chlorine atoms, 'chloro-' for chlorine, and 'ethene' for the ethylene-based hydrocarbon chain.

In the news

The article mentions this substance as one of several toxic chemicals found at the Dico industrial site, highlighting the significant environmental cleanup costs that complicate redevelopment plans.

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The Des Moines Register

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