trichloroethane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Either of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons, CH₃-CCl₃ or CH₂Cl-CHCl₂, that are used in several industrial applications, especially as solvents
  2. Any of many derivatives of these compounds

Word forms

trichloroethane trichloroethanes

Etymology

From trichloro + ethane.

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