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(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric chemical compounds: 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane (used as a solvent and in varnishes) and 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane (used as a solvent and refrigerant).
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Tetrachloroethane means (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric chemical compounds: 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane (used as a solvent and in varnishes) and 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane (used as a solvent and refrigerant).
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Use tetrachloroethane where its definition matches the intended context.
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