tetrachloroethylene
/ˌtɛtrəˌklɔroʊˈɛθəliːn/
noun
- A colorless liquid used as a solvent for dry cleaning and for removing grease from metals.
- Tetrachloroethylene is also known as perchloroethylene or 'perc' in the cleaning industry.
- Workers in the factory must wear protective gloves when handling tetrachloroethylene.
- The dry cleaner uses tetrachloroethylene to remove stains from delicate fabrics.