tetrachloromethane

noun /,tɛtrə,kloʊroʊ'mɛθeɪn/

Definition
a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined
Example
'tetrachloromethane' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
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