trichloroethylene
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Definition
- Noun:
- A heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent: Trichloroethylene is a chemical compound primarily used as an industrial solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning fabrics. It is also employed as a fumigant. Exposure to this substance is associated with serious health risks, including cancer and damage to the liver and lungs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The factory phased out the use of trichloroethylene due to its toxicity.
- Workers handling trichloroethylene must wear proper protective equipment.
- Groundwater contamination was traced to a spill of trichloroethylene.
Advanced Usage
- As a chemical agent: Often referred to by its abbreviation TCE in industrial and environmental contexts.
- The EPA has established regulations for TCE levels in drinking water.
- In environmental science: Discussed as a common contaminant at industrial sites.
- The site remediation focuses on removing trichloroethylene from the soil.
Variants and Related Words
- Trichloroethene: A synonym and alternative name for trichloroethylene, reflecting its systematic chemical name.
- TCE: A common acronym used in technical writing and regulations.
Synonyms
- Solvent: A substance that dissolves another (trichloroethylene is a specific type of solvent).
- Chlorinated hydrocarbon: A class of chemical compounds to which trichloroethylene belongs.
Related Phrases
- TCE exposure: A phrase used in medical and occupational health contexts to describe contact with the chemical.
- The study examined the long-term effects of TCE exposure.
- TCE contamination: Refers to the presence of trichloroethylene in the environment, such as in water or soil.
- The neighborhood was evacuated due to TCE contamination in the wells.
Noun
- a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage