Trichloroethylene and Trichloroethane

Trichloroethylene

Trichloroethylene noun - A heavy colorless 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.

Trichloroethane is a synonym for trichloroethylene. In some cases you can use "Trichloroethane" instead a noun "Trichloroethylene".

Trichloroethane

Trichloroethane noun - A heavy colorless 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.
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Synonyms for Trichloroethane

Trichloroethylene is a synonym for trichloroethane. You can use "Trichloroethylene" instead a noun "Trichloroethane".

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