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perchloroethylene

Pronunciation: /pəˌklɔːrəʊˈɛθɪliːn/

Definition of perchloroethylene

noun

[mass noun]

a toxic colourless volatile solvent used commonly as a dry-cleaning fluid. Also called tetrachloroethylene.
- Chemical formula: Cl₂CCCl₂

Nearby words

perch ³
perchance
percheron
perchlorate
perchloric acid
perchloroethylene
percid
perciform
percipience
percipient
percoid

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