(organic chemistry) CH2Cl2 A colorless liquid, practically nonflammable and nonexplosive; used as a refrigerant in centrifugal compressors, a solvent for organic materials, and a component in nonflammable paint-remover mixtures.
methylene chloride
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(′meth·ə′lēn ′klör′īd)
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