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English noun: carbon tetrachloride

1. carbon tetrachloride (substance) 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


Synonymscarbon tet, perchloromethane, tetrachloromethane


Broader (hypernym)dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent, solvent, tetrachloride









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