Definition of Tetrachloromethane

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

Medical Definition of Tetrachloromethane

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 Tetrachloromethane

tetracarpel
tetracenomycin F1 monooxygenase
tetracenomycin F2 cyclase
tetrachirus
tetrachlorethylene
tetrachlorethylene
tetrachloride
tetrachlorides
tetrachlormethiazide
tetrachlorodibenzodioxin
tetrachloroethane
tetrachloroethene reductase
tetrachloroethylene
tetrachloroethylene
tetrachloromethane (current term)
tetrachloromethane (current term)
tetrachlorvinphos
tetrachord
tetrachords
tetrachoric correlation
tetrachoric correlation coefficient
tetrachotomous
tetracid
tetracid
tetracids
Tetraclinis
Tetraclinis articulata
tetracoccous
tetracoccus
tetracolon

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