TRICHLOROETHANE

trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, TCE

(noun) 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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

trichloroethane (plural trichloroethanes)

(organic compound) Either of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons, CH3-CCl3 or CH2Cl-CHCl2, that are used in several industrial applications, especially as solvents

(organic chemistry) Any of many derivatives of these compounds

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