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carbon tetrachloride Definition

carbon tetrachloride

noun

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

carbon tetrachloride Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • molecule: Adsorption of a molecule of carbon tetrachloride molecule adsorbed onto the later surface of pyrophyllite, as calculated using quantum mechanics methods.