tetrachloroethane

tetrachloroethane definition - medical

tet·ra·chlo·ro·eth·ane (tĕtˌrə-klôrˌō-ĕthˈānˌ)

noun
A toxic, nonflammable solvent used in the manufacture of paint and varnish removers, photographic films, lacquers, and insecticides.

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