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trichloroethane Definition

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trichloroethane
noun(tri-chlo-ro-eth-ane)
either of two nonflammable irritating liquid isomeric compounds C2H3Cl3:
trichloroethane
noun(tri-chlo-ro-eth-ane)
the isomer CH3CCl3 that is the parent compound of various insecticides (as DDT) —called also methyl chloroform
trichloroethane
noun(tri-chlo-ro-eth-ane)
the isomer CH2ClCHCl2 that is used chiefly as a solvent

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