tetrachloride : Idioms & Phrases
carbon tetrachloride
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noun 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
tetrachloromethane; perchloromethane; carbon tet.
WordNet
ethylene tetrachloride
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noun anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes
tetrachloroethylene; tetrachlorethylene; carbon dichloride.
