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tetrachloroethylene

/ˌtɛ.trəˌklɔː.rəʊˈɛθ.ɪ.liːn/

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noun

/ˌtɛ.trəˌklɔː.rəʊˈɛθ.ɪ.liːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruХимическое соединение, используемое в качестве противоглистного средства для лечения инфекций, вызванных анкилостомами и другими нематодами.

A chemical compound used as an anthelmintic agent to treat infections caused by hookworm and other nematodes.

uncountable

  1. Anthelmintic agentC2formalmedical

    A chemical compound used in medicine to treat infections caused by hookworms and other parasitic nematodes.

    ruПротивоглистное средство

    • The doctor prescribed tetrachloroethylene for the hookworm infection.
    • Tetrachloroethylene was historically used as an anthelmintic in veterinary medicine.
    • Research has shown tetrachloroethylene to be effective against certain nematodes.
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