tetrachloromethane
tet·rach·lo·romethane
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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