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carbon tetrachloride

a nonflammable, colorless, poisonous liquid, CCl, used in making refrigerants, as a solvent for fats and oils, etc.

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noun
A poisonous, nonflammable, colorless liquid, CCl4, used in fire extinguishers and as a dry-cleaning fluid.

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