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tri·chlo·ro·eth·ane

n :  either of two nonflammable irritating liquid isomeric compounds C2H3Cl3:  a  or  1,1,1-trichloroethane   :  the isomer CH3CCl3 that is the parent compound of various insecticides (as DDT)  b  or  1,1,2-trichloroethane   :  the isomer CH2ClCHCl2 that is used chiefly as a solvent .
 
 

 
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