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trichloroethylene
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trichloroethylene /tri·chlo·ro·eth·y·lene/ (-eth´i-len) a clear, mobile liquid used as an industrial solvent; formerly used as an inhalant anesthetic.
tri·chlo·ro·eth·yl·ene (tr-klôr-th-ln)
n.
An analgesic and inhalation anesthetic used in minor surgical operations and in obstetrics.
trichloroethylene, trichlorethylene
a volatile, nonflammable solvent with a similar odor to chloroform. Used in the extraction of oils and fats from plant and animal materials for the purpose of using the oil. The residue is available as animal feed. Has anesthetic and analgesic properties but is not recommended for use as either in animals.
trichloroethylene-extracted soybean meal
see trichloroethylene-extracted soybean meal.
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