trichloroethane

British

/ traɪˌklɔːrəʊˈiːθeɪn /

noun

Also called: methyl chloroform. 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

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trichloroethane Scientific

/ 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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The toxicants involved may have unfamiliar names -- 1,1,1 trichloroethane, 2-nitropropane and 2, 4, 6 trichlorophenol -- but they derive from commonly used materials.

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