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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Either of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons, CH₃-CCl₃ or CH₂Cl-CHCl₂, that are used in several industrial applications, especially as solvents
2. 2
   a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage wordnet
3. 3
   Any of many derivatives of these compounds

Synonyms

All synonyms

tcetrichloroethylene

Etymology

From trichloro + ethane.