1) Tetrachlorethylene
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Tetrachloroethylene, also known under the systematic name tetrachloroethene, or perchloroethylene (`perc` or `PERC`), and many other names, is a chlorocarbon with the formula Cl2C=CCl2. It is a colorless liquid widely used for dry cleaning of fabrics, hence it is sometimes called `dry-cleaning fluid.` It has a sweet odor detectable by most p...
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a colourless, dense, nonflammable, highly stable liquid belonging to the family of organic halogen compounds. Tetrachloroethylene is a powerful ... [3 related articles]
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<chemical> Ethylene tetrachloride. Used as grease solvent in industry; defats skin and mucus membranes, causes CNS, liver, and kidney damage on chronic exposure; used as anthelmintic for hookworms. ... Pharmacological action: antinematodal agent, solvents. ... Chemical name: Ethene, tetrachloro- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(tet″rә-klor″o-eth´ә-lēn) a moderately toxic chlorinated hydrocarbon formerly widely used as an anthelmintic but now used only as a dry cleaning solvent and for other industrial uses.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: tet′ră-klō′rō-eth′i-lēn
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Carbon (di-) chloride, tetra-
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Chemical name of perchloroethylene (see under that name).
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