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Meaning of TETRACHLOROMETHANE

Pronunciation:  `tetru`klowrow'metheyn

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  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
 

TETRACHLOROMETHANE is a 18 letter word that starts with T.

 

 Synonyms: carbon tet, carbon tetrachloride, perchloromethane
 
 See Also: dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent, solvent, tetrachloride

 

 

 

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