Definition of Trichloroethylene
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 Trichloroethylene
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A highly volatile inhalation anaesthetic used mainly in short surgical procedures where light anaesthesia with good analgesia is required. It is also used as an industrial solvent. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of the vapor can lead to cardiotoxicity and neurological impairment.
Pharmacological action: anaesthetics, inhalation, solvents.
Chemical name: Ethene, trichloro-
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Trichloroethylene
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