English

Molecular structure of tetrachloroethylene

Noun

tetrachloroethylene ‎(countable and uncountable, plural tetrachloroethylenes)

1. A chlorocarbon with the formula C₂Cl₄, often used in dry cleaning
   • 2007 May 12, The Associated Press, “Car Wash’s Water Is Tested in Search for Contaminant”, in New York Times:

     The department has been testing samples of tap water in the affected neighborhoods for the presence of the chemical, tetrachloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning and auto body repair.

Synonyms

• perchloroethylene
• perc

See also

• tetrachloroethylene on Wikipedia.Wikipedia