Noun: trichloroethylene trI,klo-row'e-thu,leen
- A heavy colourless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage
"The use of trichloroethylene in dry cleaning has been phased out due to health concerns";
- trichloroethane, TCE
Derived forms: trichloroethylenes
Encyclopedia: Trichloroethylene