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What chemicals are used by dry cleaners?

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Dry cleaning is a process in which certain chemical solvents are used in place of water. One of the most popular solvents is tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene), which is also known as "perc". In the past, Romans used ammonia, which they obtained from urine.

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