trichloroethane
trichloroethane · trichloroethanes
Trichlorethan
Either of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons, CH₃-CCl₃ or CH₂Cl-CHCl₂, that are…Either of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons, CH₃-CCl₃ or CH₂Cl-CHCl₂, that are used in several industrial applications, especially as solvents
Meaning
2 sensesEither of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons, CH₃-CCl₃ or CH₂Cl-CHCl₂, that are used in several industrial applications, especially as solvents
Trichlorethan
Any of many derivatives of these compounds
More definitions
- a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage
Translations
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By meaning 1
either of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons:
Origin
From trichloro + ethane.From trichloro + ethane.
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Forms
plural: trichloroethanes| Singular | trichloroethane |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage:trichloroethyleneTCE