hexachlorethane

/ˌhɛksəˌklɔrˈɛθeɪn/
noun
  1. A white crystalline chemical compound used in industrial processes, such as a solvent or in smoke screens.
    • Workers handling hexachlorethane must wear protective gloves and goggles.
    • The factory uses hexachlorethane as a solvent in metal cleaning.
    • Hexachlorethane is sometimes used in pyrotechnics to create smoke.