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tetrachloromethane

tet·rach·lo·romethane

uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

From tetrachloro + methane.

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