dichloroethane
/daɪˌklɔːroʊˈɛθeɪn/
noun
- A colorless, flammable liquid chemical compound used as a solvent and in the production of other chemicals.
- The spill of dichloroethane required a hazardous materials cleanup.
- Workers must wear protective gear when handling dichloroethane.
- Dichloroethane is commonly used to make vinyl chloride for plastics.