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trichloroethane
/ traɪˌklɔːrəʊˈiːθeɪn /
noun
- a volatile nonflammable colourless liquid with low toxicity used for cleaning electrical apparatus and as a solvent; 1,2,3-trichloroethane. Formula: CH 3 CCl 3 Also calledmethyl chloroform
trichloroethane
/ trī-klôr′ō-ĕth′ān′ /
- A colorless, nonflammable compound having a sweet odor, existing in two isomers. It is used as a solvent for adhesives, pesticides, and lubricants, and in industrial cleaning solutions. Chemical formula: C 2 H 3 Cl 3 .
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