tetrachloromethane, n.
(tetrachloromethanes)
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
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freq. cnt.: 19
freq. cnt.: 19
carbon tet
carbon tetrachloride
perchloromethane
tetrachloromethane
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