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methylene chloride

American  

noun

Chemistry.
  1. a colorless, volatile liquid, CH 2 Cl 2 , used chiefly as a solvent, as a refrigerant, and as a local anesthetic in dentistry.


methylene chloride British  

noun

  1. another name for dichloromethane

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of methylene chloride

First recorded in 1875–80

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Ethyl acetate and methylene chloride are two common solvents used to extract caffeine from green coffee beans.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2024

Plus, most people brew their coffee at between 190 F to 212 F, which is another opportunity for methylene chloride to evaporate.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2024

Wendy Hartley, whose son Kevin died from methylene chloride poisoning after refinishing a bathtub at work, called the new rule “a huge step that will protect vulnerable workers.”

From Seattle Times Apr. 30, 2024

“Exposure to methylene chloride has devastated families across this country for too long, including some who saw loved ones go to work and never come home,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement.

From Seattle Times Apr. 30, 2024

The toy consists of two glass bulbs connected by a glass tube with a highly volatile liquid, methylene chloride, stored within.

From Science Daily Mar. 14, 2024

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