Lexic.us

Definition of Trichloroethylene

1. Noun. A heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage.

Definition of Trichloroethylene

1. Noun. (organic compound) the unsaturated chlorinated hydrocarbon C(Cl)₂=CHCl used as an industial solvent ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Trichloroethylene

1. A highly volatile inhalation anaesthetic used mainly in short surgical procedures where light anaesthesia with good analgesia is required. It is also used as an industrial solvent. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of the vapor can lead to cardiotoxicity and neurological impairment. Pharmacological action: anaesthetics, inhalation, solvents. Chemical name: Ethene, trichloro- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trichloroethylene

Literary usage of Trichloroethylene

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Technology of Cellulose Esters: A Theoretical and Practical Treatise on the by Edward Chauncey Worden (1921)
"Formerly benzine was used for this purpose, but has now been replaced by trichloroethylene ... trichloroethylene ..."

2. Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents: Medical Management Guidelines for by Jonathan Borak, Kent R. Olson (1996)
"Persons exposed only to trichloroethylene vapor do not pose significant risks of secondary contamination. Persons whose clothing or skin is contaminated ..."

3. Worker Deaths in Confined Spaces: A Summary of Surveillance Findings and edited by Thomas R. Bender (1996)
"The chemical degreaser used in the tank is trichloroethylene and is usually maintained at a level of 8 to 10 inches (approximately 75 gallons). ..."

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