Noun: dichloromethane dI,klo-row'me,theyn [N. Amer], dI,klo-row'mee,theyn [Brit]
- A nonflammable liquid used as a solvent and paint remover and refrigerant
"dichloromethane is commonly found in paint strippers";
- methylene chloride
Type of: chloride
Encyclopedia: Dichloromethane