"tetrachloroethene" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (organic chemistry) The chlorinated derivative of ethylene Cl₂C=CCl₂; it is widely used for the dry cleaning of fabrics and for metal-degreasing. Wikipedia link: tetrachloroethene Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: tetrachloroethylene, perchloroethylene, perc, PCE
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