carbon tetrachloride

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carbon tetrachloride (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) The halogenated hydrocarbon tetrachloromethane; a toxic, nonflammable liquid, used as a solvent, formerly used in dry cleaning and in fire extinguishers.

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