Perchloroethylene Definition
pər-klôrō-ĕthə-lēn
noun
A colorless, nonflammable chlorocarbon, C2 Cl4 , used in dry-cleaning solutions and as an industrial solvent.
American Heritage
An alternative name for tetrachloroethene, a non-combustible solvent commonly used in dry cleaning.
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Noun
Singular:
perchloroethylene
Plural:
perchloroethylenesFind Similar Words
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