Trichloroethylene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /trʌɪˌklɔːrəʊˈɛθɪliːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trichloroethylene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The unsaturated chlorinated hydrocarbon CCl₂=CHCl used as an industrial solvent and formerly as an anaesthetic.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The unsaturated chlorinated hydrocarbon CCl₂=CHCl used as an industrial solvent and formerly as an anaesthetic.
Example Sentences
The nurse gave the woman in labour trichloroethylene, a chemical also used to clean metal parts.
Word Forms
- trichloroethylenes
- trichlorethylene
Synonyms for trichloroethylene
Depending on context, synonyms include TCE, trichloroethene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tce, trichlorethylene, trichloroethane, tetrachloroethene, perchloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene.
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