carbon tetrachloride

Noun

1.

carbon tetrachloride - 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, perchloromethane, tetrachloromethane

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