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methylene chloride

 

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Noun methylene chloride has 1 sense
  1. methylene chloride, dichloromethane - a nonflammable liquid used as a solvent and paint remover and refrigerant
    --1 is a kind of chloride

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Methylene Chloride

Description: Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane, is a colorless and volatile organic compound. It is widely used as a solvent, paint stripper, and degreaser in various industries. Methylene chloride is valued for its high solvency power and low boiling point.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. Methylene chloride: A chemical compound with the formula CH2Cl2, commonly used as a solvent in industrial applications.

Usages:

  1. Industrial Solvent: Methylene chloride is extensively employed as a powerful solvent in the production of paints, adhesives, coatings, pharmaceuticals, and other chemical processes.

Sample Sentences:

  • The use of methylene chloride as a degreaser in the automotive industry is widespread.
  • Artists often utilize methylene chloride as a solvent for dissolving oil-based paints.
  • The chemical plant had to adhere to strict safety measures while handling large quantities of methylene chloride.

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