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Carbon Tetrachloride (Noun)

Meaning

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Carbon tetrachloride was a popular solvent for various applications, but its toxicity led to a significant decline in its use.
  • Manufacturers reformulated their products to exclude carbon tetrachloride due to its hazardous effects on human health and the environment.
  • The use of carbon tetrachloride as a cleaning fluid has largely been phased out in favor of safer alternatives.
  • Carbon tetrachloride was once widely used as a fire extinguisher, but its toxicity has led to its replacement with more environmentally friendly options.
  • Scientists have been studying the adverse effects of carbon tetrachloride on the liver and kidneys in efforts to better understand the risks it poses to humans.

Synonyms

  • Perchloromethane
  • Tetrachloromethane
  • Carbon Tet

Hypernyms

  • Dissolving Agent
  • Dissolvent
  • Dissolver
  • Resolvent
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