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