Meanings
nounperchloromethane (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryCarbon tetrachloride.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna 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
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APA
perchloromethane. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perchloromethane
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“perchloromethane.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perchloromethane. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “perchloromethane,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perchloromethane.
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