tetrachloride

Types:

carbon tet, carbon tetrachloride, perchloromethane, tetrachloromethane

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

Type of:

chemical compound, compound

(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight