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

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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