 carbon_tetrachloride |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined | |
| Synonyms: | tetrachloromethane perchloromethane carbon_tet | |
| Related terms: | solvent tetrachloride | |
| Similar spelling: |
carbon_dichloride carbon_tetrahalide |
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