trichloroethane
Meanings
noun
- Either of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons, CH₃-CCl₃ or CH₂Cl-CHCl₂, that are used in several industrial applications, especially as solvents
- Any of many derivatives of these compounds
Word forms
Etymology
From trichloro + ethane.
Derived words
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