Meanings
nountetrachloroethene (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryThe chlorinated derivative of ethylene Cl₂C=CCl₂; it is widely used for the dry cleaning of fabrics and for metal-degreasing.
Synonyms: tetrachloroethylene, perchloroethylene, perc, PCE
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe chlorinated derivative of ethylene Cl₂C=CCl₂; it is widely used for the dry cleaning of fabrics and for metal-degreasing.
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