Tetrachloroethylene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌtɛtraklɔːrəʊˈɛθɪliːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tetrachloroethylene is a noun meaning A liquid chlorocarbon with the formula C₂Cl₄, commonly used in dry cleaning and metal degreasing.
Meaning
A liquid chlorocarbon with the formula C₂Cl₄, commonly used in dry cleaning and metal degreasing.
Example Sentences
Uses of tetrachloroethylene have included dry cleaning, degreasing, deworming, and others, but its use is now curtailed as compared with decades ago.
The department has been testing samples of tap water in the affected neighborhoods for the presence of the chemical, tetrachloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning and auto body repair.
Word Forms
- tetrachloroethylenes
Synonyms for tetrachloroethylene
Depending on context, synonyms include tetrachloroethene, perchloroethylene, perc.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tri, tetrachlorethylene, tetrachloroethene, perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethane.
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