Perchloroethylene
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pəˌklɔːɹəʊˈɛθɪliːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Perchloroethylene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Synonym of tetrachloroethylene, a nonflammable, non-polar solvent with low toxicity, especially in the dry-cleaning trade.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Synonym of tetrachloroethylene, a nonflammable, non-polar solvent with low toxicity, especially in the dry-cleaning trade.
Word Forms
- perchloroethylenes
Synonyms for perchloroethylene
Depending on context, synonyms include PCE, perc, tetrachloroethylene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, tetrachlorethylene, tetrachloroethene, perc, trichloroethene.
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