tetrachloroethylene
Definition
- Noun:
- A chemical compound used as an anthelmintic: Tetrachloroethylene is a chlorinated hydrocarbon primarily used in medicine as an anthelmintic agent to treat parasitic worm infections, specifically hookworm and other nematodes.
- An industrial solvent: Beyond medical use, it is a volatile, nonflammable chlorinated solvent historically used in dry cleaning and metal degreasing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The physician prescribed tetrachloroethylene for the patient's hookworm infection.
- Due to its toxicity, the use of tetrachloroethylene in dry cleaning has declined significantly.
Advanced Usage
- "Administration of tetrachloroethylene": Refers to the medical procedure of giving the compound as a treatment.
- The administration of tetrachloroethylene requires careful dosage calculation.
Variants and Related Words
- Perchloroethylene (PCE, PERC) (n): A common synonym for tetrachloroethylene, especially in industrial and environmental contexts.
- The factory was cited for perchloroethylene emissions.
Synonyms
- Anthelmintic: A substance that expels or destroys parasitic worms.
- Vermifuge: An agent that causes the expulsion of intestinal worms.
Related Phrases
- Tetrachloroethylene exposure: Contact with or inhalation of the chemical, often discussed in occupational safety.
- Long-term tetrachloroethylene exposure is a health concern.
Notes on Meaning
- The primary definition in a medical context is as a drug for treating worm infections.
- In industrial and environmental contexts, it is primarily defined as a chlorinated solvent and a common groundwater contaminant. These are two distinct applications of the same chemical compound.
Noun
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anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes
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