Trichloroethane Definition

trī-klôrō-ĕthān
noun
Either of two dense, colorless, nonflammable, isomeric liquid compounds, C2 H3 Cl3 , having a sweet odor, used as solvents for adhesives, pesticides, and lubricants, and in industrial cleaning solutions.
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(organic chemistry) Any of many derivatives of these compounds.

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Singular:
trichloroethane
Plural:
trichloroethanes

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