n.
Either of two colorless, nonflammable, isomeric compounds, C2H3Cl3, having a sweet odor, used as solvents for adhesives, pesticides, and lubricants, and in industrial cleaning solutions.
trichloroethane
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tri·chlo·ro·eth·ane (trī-klôr'ō-ĕth'ān', -klōr'-)  |
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 | methoxychlor |
| DDT (in chemistry, environmentalism) |
| Speed changers, industrial high-speed drives, and gears (SIC 3566) (industry) |
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- methoxychlor
- DDT (in chemistry, environmentalism)
- Speed changers, industrial high-speed drives, and gears (SIC 3566) (industry)
- Water pollution
