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.

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methylene chloride British  

noun

1. another name for dichloromethane

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Etymology

Origin of methylene chloride

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

During the steaming and roasting process, the beans get hot enough that residual methylene chloride evaporates.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2024

The chemical industry has argued that the EPA is overstating the risks of methylene chloride and that adequate protections have mitigated health risks.

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

Shortly thereafter, California Assemblymember Eloise Reyes proposed new legislation that would expressly prohibit a “person or entity from using methylene chloride in the process of decaffeinating coffee” starting in 2027.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 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