hexachlorethane
/ˌhɛksəˌklɔrˈɛθeɪn/
noun
- 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.