Definition of Trichloroethane

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.

Exact synonyms: Tce, Trichloroethylene
Generic synonyms: Ethene, Ethylene

Medical Definition of Trichloroethane

1. CH3CCl3; 1,1,1-Trichloroethane;an industrial solvent with pronounced inhalation anaesthetic activity. Synonym: methylchloroform. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trichloroethane

trichiurus
trichloracetic acid
trichloral
trichlorfon
trichlorfon
trichlorfons
trichloride
trichloride
trichlormethiazide
trichlormethiazide
trichlormethine
trichloroacetic acid
trichloroacetic acid
trichloroepoxypropane
trichloroethane (current term)
trichloroethane (current term)
trichloroethanes
trichloroethanol
trichloroethene
trichloroethylene
trichloroethylene
trichloroethyl alcohol
trichlorofluoromethane
trichloromethane
trichloromethane
trichloromonofluoromethane
trichlorophenol
trichlorphon
trichlorphons
tricho-

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