per•chlo•ro•meth•ane
We found 2 definitions of perchloromethane from 2 different sources.
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perchloromethane - 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 | ||
carbon tetrachloride, carbon tet, tetrachloromethane | ||
dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent, solvent a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution" |