tetrachloromethane
/ˌtɛtrəˌklɔrəˈmiːθeɪn/
noun
- A colorless, heavy liquid chemical used as a solvent and formerly in fire extinguishers; also called carbon tetrachloride.
- Factories have replaced tetrachloromethane with safer solvents.
- The chemist identified tetrachloromethane in the sample using a gas chromatograph.
- Tetrachloromethane is toxic and can damage the liver if inhaled.
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