CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
\kˈɑːbən tˈɛtɹɐklˌɔːɹa͡ɪd], \kˈɑːbən tˈɛtɹɐklˌɔːɹaɪd], \k_ˈɑː_b_ə_n t_ˈɛ_t_ɹ_ɐ_k_l_ˌɔː_ɹ_aɪ_d]\
Definitions of CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
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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
By Princeton University
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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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A solvent for oils, fats, lacquers, varnishes, rubber waxes, and resins, and a starting material in the manufacturing of organic compounds. Poisoning by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption is possible and may be fatal. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
