trichloroethane
IPA: trˈɪkɫɔroʊˈɛθeɪn
noun
- (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons, CH₃-CCl₃ or CH₂Cl-CHCl₂, that are used in several industrial applications, especially as solvents
- (organic chemistry) Any of many derivatives of these compounds
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Examples of "trichloroethane" in Sentences
- The new sealant is prepared by mixing trichloroethane with asphalt.
- Trichloroethane may be harmful by inhalation, ingestion and skin contact.
- Use in all references for the insecticide dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane.
- The organic solvent 1,1,1 trichloroethane was used as a thinner in the product.
- The chemical in question, trichloroethane, isn't even really known to cause the types of symptoms these girls are having.
- Alternative to trichloroethane and trichloroethylene is neither an ozone depleter nor a carcinogen and has gained Boeing and Airbus approval on top of critical cleaning performance.
- Chlorinated hydrocarbons include compounds such as chloroform, carbon tetrachloride and 1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCE). 1,1,1-trichloroethane is one of the least toxic of the chlorinated hydrocarbons.
- (Table 2) Halogenated hydrocarbons, such as the solvent trichloroethane and methylene chloride, can produce liver and renal toxicity following chronic exposure, as well as central nervous system (CNS) effects with acute exposure.
- I predict that learning more about low-dose effects of ubiquitous chemicals (perchlorate, MTBE, trichloroethane, perfluorochemicals -- all of which have been found in municipal water supplies) will give even committed tap-water drinkers pause.
- Two separate studies presented today during the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) in Orlando confirmed existing hypotheses that maternal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals – including total polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs, such as Arochlor) and organochlorinated pesticides (such as dichlorodiphenyl-trichloroethane, or DDT) may contribute to an increased incidence of these conditions.
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