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carbon tetrachloride

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The halogenated hydrocarbon tetrachloromethane; a toxic, nonflammable liquid, used as a solvent, formerly used in dry cleaning and in fire extinguishers.

Word forms

carbon tetrachloride

Synonyms

carbon chloride carbon tet Necatorina perchloromethane tetrachloromethane

Related words

carbon tetrabromide carbon tetrafluoride carbon tetraiodide

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