a volatile nonflammable colourless liquid with low toxicity used for cleaning electrical apparatus and as a solvent; 1,2,3-trichloroethane. Formula: CH3CCl3
Also called: methyl chloroform
Examples of 'methyl chloroform' in a sentence
methyl chloroform
The discrepancy could be much reduced by assuming continued small emissions of methyl chloroform.
J. Lelieveld, F. J. Dentener, W. Peters, M. C. Krol 2004, 'On the role of hydroxyl radicals in the self-cleansing capacity of the troposphere',Atmospheric Chemistry and Physicshttp://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/4/2337/2004/acp-4-2337-2004.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)