tetrachloride

tetrachloride Definition

tetra·chlo·ride (te′trə klôr′īd′)

noun

any chemical compound with four chlorine atoms to the molecule

tetrachloride Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

carbon: Suppose a water molecule is going to react with the carbon tetrachloride.
silicon: If you add water to silicon tetrachloride, there is a violent reaction to produce silicon dioxide and fumes of hydrogen chloride.
titanium: The injuries were caused by the leak of titanium tetrachloride from a tanker.

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