Tetrachloroethane
tetrachloroethane tet·ra·chlo·ro·eth·ane (tět’rə-klôr’ō-ěth’ān’)
n.
A toxic, nonflammable solvent used in the manufacture of paint and varnish removers, photographic films, lacquers, and insecticides.
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