tetrachloroethene

See also: tétrachloroéthène

English

Noun

tetrachloroethene (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) The chlorinated derivative of ethylene Cl₂C=CCl₂; it is widely used for the dry cleaning of fabrics and for metal-degreasing.

Synonyms

• tetrachloroethylene
• perchloroethylene
• perc
• PCE