Perchloromethane

noun

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Noun

1
Carbon tetrachloride. uncountable
2
a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined wordnet

Synonyms

carbon tet carbon tetrachloride carbon tetrachloride tetrachloromethane

Related phrases

carbon tetrachloride

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