English noun: tetrachloromethane | |||
1. | tetrachloromethane (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 | ||
Synonyms | carbon tet, carbon tetrachloride, perchloromethane | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent, solvent, tetrachloride | ||