tri·chlo·ro·eth·ane 
(trī-klôr′ō-ĕthān′)
(trī-klôr′ō-ĕthān′)n.
Either of two dense, colorless, nonflammable, isomeric liquid compounds, C2H3Cl3, having a sweet odor, used as solvents for adhesives, pesticides, and lubricants, and in industrial cleaning solutions.