Definition of Chloroethylene

1. Noun. (organic compound) The unsaturated halogenated hydrocarbon ''vinyl chloride'' ¹

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Medical Definition of Chloroethylene

1. A gas that has been used as an aerosol propellant and is the starting material for polyvinyl resins. Toxicity studies have shown various adverse effects, particularly the occurrence of liver neoplasms. Pharmacological action: carcinogens. Chemical name: Ethene, chloro- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chloroethylene

chlorocarbon
chlorocarbons
chlorochromate
chlorochromates
chlorocresol
chlorocruorin
chlorodifluoromethane
chlorodimethylsilane
chlorodyne
chlorodynes
chloroethane
chloroethanes
chloroethanoic acid
chloroethyl
chloroethylamine
chloroethylene (current term)
chlorofibre
chlorofibres
chlorofluorocarbon
chlorofluorocarbons
chlorofluoromethane
chlorofluoromethanes
chloroform
chloroformate
chloroformates
chloroformed
chloroformic acid
chloroforming
chloroformism
chloroforms

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