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perchloromethane

/pɜːˈklɔː.rəʊˌmiː.θeɪn/

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noun

/pɜːˈklɔː.rəʊˌmiː.θeɪn/C2formaltechnical
  • ruБесцветная негорючая жидкость, используемая в качестве растворителя для жиров и масел; её применение в качестве чистящей жидкости или огнетушителя сократилось из-за токсичности.

A colorless, nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined due to its toxicity.

uncountable

  1. Chemical compoundC2formalscientific

    A colorless, nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; its use has declined due to toxicity concerns.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • Perchloromethane was once a common solvent in dry cleaning.
    • Due to its toxicity, perchloromethane is rarely used as a fire extinguisher now.
    • The lab stored perchloromethane in a sealed container.

    Synonymstetrachloromethane

Forms
  • perchloromethanes plural form
  • perchloromethanes' possessive plural form
  • perchloromethane's possessive singular form