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carbon tetrachloride
A colorless, dense, liquid halogenated hydrocarbon that has, in the past, been used as a fire extinguishing agent and as a cleaning fluid for clothing.
Carbon tetrachloride is no longer used for either of these purposes because it is harmful to the human body. When carbon tetrachloride is sprayed on a fire, it changes into the poisonous gas, phosgene.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aeronautics
- Company: Aviation Supplies & Academics
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