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trichloroethane

The correct spelling is trichloroethane.

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Say it like: Tri-chl-oroe-tha-ne

The correct spelling is trichloroethane. Either of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons, CH3-CCl3 or CH2Cl-CHCl2, that are used in several industrial applications, especially as solvents

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  1. 1.Either of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons, CH3-CCl3 or CH2Cl-CHCl2, that are used in several industrial applications, especially as solvents
  2. 2.Any of many derivatives of these compounds

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