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carbon dichloride

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun carbon dichloride has 1 sense
  1. tetrachlorethylene, tetrachloroethylene, ethylene tetrachloride, carbon dichloride - anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes
    --1 is a kind of vermifuge, anthelmintic, anthelminthic, helminthic

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Carbon Dichloride

Description:

Carbon dichloride, also known as carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane, is a colorless liquid compound with the chemical formula CCl4. It belongs to the group of halomethanes and is primarily used as a solvent for various industrial applications. Carbon dichloride has a distinct odor and is highly volatile.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Chemical compound

Example: Carbon dichloride is commonly employed as a raw material in the production of chlorinated solvents.

Sense 2:

Noun - Medical

Example: Inhalation or ingestion of carbon dichloride can cause severe health issues, including liver and kidney damage.

Sense 3:

Noun - Historical

Example: Before its harmful effects were recognized, carbon dichloride was once used as a fire extinguisher.

Sense 4:

Adjective - Describing a substance containing carbon dichloride

Example: The lab technician accidentally spilled a carbon dichloride solution, causing a strong chemical smell in the room.

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