a volatile nonflammable mobile colourless liquid with an odour resembling that of chloroform. It is a good solvent for certain organic materials and is also an inhalation anaesthetic. Formula CHCl:CCl2
trichloroethylene in American English
(traɪˌklɔroʊˈɛθəlˌin)
noun
a toxic, nonflammable liquid, CHCl:CCl2, used as a solvent for fats, oils, and waxes, and in dry cleaning, etc.