Meaning Of The Word Trichloroethylene

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Trichloroethylene Meaning

Trichloroethylene Definition
Trichloroethylene Definition

What's The Definition Of Trichloroethylene?

trichloroethylene in American English
a toxic, nonflammable liquid, CHCl:CCl2, used as a solvent for fats, oils, and waxes, and in dry cleaning, etc.
noun: a colorless, poisonous liquid, C2HCl3, used chiefly as a degreasing agent for metals and as a solvent, esp. in dry cleaning, for fats, oils, and waxes

trichloroethylene in British English
noun: a volatile nonflammable mobile colourless liquid with an odour resembling that of chloroform. It is a good solvent for certain organic materials and is also an inhalation anaesthetic. Formula CHCl:CCl2

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