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Meaning of carbon tetrachloride
carbon tetrachloride (n)
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
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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
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Carbon tetrachloride, often abbreviated as CCl4, is a chemical compound composed of one carbon atom and four chlorine atoms.
Historically, carbon tetrachloride found widespread use as a solvent for oils, fats, and greases.
Due to its toxicity and environmental hazards, carbon tetrachloride has been largely phased out of industrial and commercial applications.
In the past, carbon tetrachloride was utilized as a refrigerant and in fire extinguishers.
