trichloroethane

trichloroethane noun

1. a volatile nonflammable colourless liquid with low toxicity used for cleaning electrical apparatus and as a solvent; 1,2,3-trichloroethane. Formula: CH 3 CCl 3Also called: methyl chloroform

trichloroethane in Science trichloroethane [trī-klôr′ō-ĕth′ān′]

1. A colorless, nonflammable compound having a sweet odor, existing in two isomers. It is used as a solvent for adhesives, pesticides, and lubricants, and in industrial cleaning solutions. Chemical formula: C2H3Cl3.