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tetrachloromethane

/ˌtɛ.trəˌklɔː.rəʊˈmiː.θeɪn/

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noun

/ˌtɛ.trəˌklɔː.rəʊˈmiː.θeɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruБесцветная негорючая жидкость, используемая в качестве растворителя для жиров и масел; её использование 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.

    ruТетрахлорметан

    • Tetrachloromethane was once widely used in dry cleaning.
    • Due to its toxicity, tetrachloromethane is now rarely used as a fire extinguisher.
    • The lab stored tetrachloromethane in a sealed container.

    Synonymsperchloromethane

Forms
  • tetrachloromethanes plural form
  • tetrachloromethanes' possessive plural form
  • tetrachloromethane's possessive singular form