Definitions for trichloroethylene
traɪˌklɔr oʊˈɛθ əˌlin, -ˌkloʊr-trichloroethy·lene

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1. trichloroethylene, trichloroethane, TCEnoun

   a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage

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1. trichloroethylenenoun

   the unsaturated chlorinated hydrocarbon C(Cl)=CHCl used as an industial solvent

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1. Trichloroethylene

   The chemical compound trichloroethylene is a halocarbon with the formula C2HCl3, commonly used as an industrial solvent. It is a clear, colourless non-flammable liquid with a chloroform-like sweet smell. It should not be confused with the similar 1,1,1-trichloroethane, which is commonly known as chlorothene. The IUPAC name is trichloroethene. Industrial abbreviations include TCE, trichlor, Trike, Tricky and tri. It has been sold under a variety of trade names. Under the trade names Trimar and Trilene, trichloroethylene was used as a volatile anesthetic and as an inhaled obstetrical analgesic in millions of patients. Groundwater and drinking water contamination from industrial discharge including trichloroethylene is a major concern for human health and has precipitated numerous incidents and lawsuits.

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1. trichloroethylene

   Trichloroethylene is a colorless, volatile liquid that is used primarily as a solvent. Its chemical formula is C2HCl3 and it has a sweet, pleasant odor. Trichloroethylene is also used in refrigerants and household products like adhesives, cleaning wipes, and aerosol sprays. It is a non-flammable substance that produces a variety of effects on humans, causing irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract when exposed or inhaled, and it can also affect the central nervous system. Long-term exposure can lead to serious health issues, including liver, kidney, and lung damage, and it is classified as a human carcinogen.

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1. Trichloroethylene

   The chemical compound trichloroethylene is a chlorinated hydrocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent. It is a clear non-flammable liquid with a sweet smell. It should not be confused with the similar 1,1,1-trichloroethane, which is commonly known as chlorothene. The IUPAC name is trichloroethene. Industrial abbreviations include TCE, trichlor, Trike, Tricky and tri. It has been sold under a variety of trade names. Under the trade names Trimar and Trilene, trichloroethylene was used as a volatile anesthetic and as an inhaled obstetrical analgesic in millions of patients.

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1. Trichloroethylene

   A highly volatile inhalation anesthetic used mainly in short surgical procedures where light anesthesia with good analgesia is required. It is also used as an industrial solvent. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of the vapor can lead to cardiotoxicity and neurological impairment.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of trichloroethylene in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of trichloroethylene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=trichloroethylene
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Trichloroethylene
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichloroethylene
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=trichloroethylene