Definition of Carbon tetrachloride

1. Noun. A colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined.

Exact synonyms: Carbon Tet, Perchloromethane, Tetrachloromethane
Generic synonyms: Dissolvent, Dissolver, Dissolving Agent, Resolvent, Solvent, Tetrachloride

Medical Definition of Carbon tetrachloride

1. Tetrachloromethane. A solvent for oils, fats, lacquers, varnishes, rubber waxes, and resins, and a starting material in the manufacturing of organic compounds. Poisoning by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption is possible and may be fatal. Chemical name: Methane, tetrachloro- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Carbon Tetrachloride

carbon monoxide
carbon monoxide-methylene blue oxidoreductase
carbon monoxide dehydrogenase disulfide reductase
carbon monoxide gas
carbon monoxide haemoglobin
carbon monoxide poisoning
carbon monoxide poisoning
carbon nanotube
carbon paper
carbon process
carbon radioisotopes
carbon source
carbon steel
carbon tet
carbon tetrachloride (current term)
carbon tetrachloride (current term)
carbon tetrahalide
carboplatin
carboprost
carboprost tromethamine
carbora
carboras
carborundum
carbos
carboxamide
carboxamidopeptidase
carboximide
carboxin
carboxy-
carboxy-lyases

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