NOUN | substance | tetrachloride | any compound that contains four chlorine atoms per molecule |
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Meaning | Any compound that contains four chlorine atoms per molecule. | |
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Narrower | carbon tetrachloride, carbon tet, tetrachloromethane, perchloromethane | A colorless nonflammable liquid / liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils |
Broader | compound, chemical compound | (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight |
Spanish | tetracloruro |
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