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trichloroethylene

DEFINITIONS OF: trichloroethylene

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n a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage

Synonyms:
TCE, trichloroethane
Type of:
ethene, ethylene
a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
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