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trichloroethane

trich·lo·roet·hane

uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Origin

From trichloro + ethane.

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