tetrachlorethylene
/ˌtɛtrəˌklɔrˈɛθəlin/
noun
- A colorless liquid chemical used for dry cleaning and as a solvent to remove grease.
- Workers must wear gloves when handling tetrachlorethylene to avoid skin irritation.
- The dry cleaner uses tetrachlorethylene to clean delicate fabrics.
- Tetrachlorethylene is also known as perchloroethylene in the cleaning industry.