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trichloroethylene Chem.|traɪˌklɔərəʊˈɛθɪliːn| Also trichlorethylene. [f. tri- + chloro-2 + ethylene s.v. ethyl.] A liquid organochlorine compound, C2HCl3, used as a solvent, analgesic, and anæsthetic. Cf. Trilene.
1889G. M'Gowan tr. Bernthsen's Text-bk. Org. Chem. 60 (table) C2HCl3, Tri-chloro-ethylene. 1930Engineering 26 Dec. 814/2 The use of chemical cleaners, such as petrol..and trichlorethylene, is more effective. 1955Ann. Reg. 1954 411 Midwives should be allowed..to use a new pain-relieving vapour called trichlorethylene B.P. 1976National Observer (U.S.) 17 July 2/3 The Food and Drug Administration said it will ban use of a chemical once used in decaffeinated coffees and some beers. The chemical, trichloroethylene, has been found to cause liver cancer in mice. |