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trichloroethylene [trī¦klȯr·ō′eth·ə‚lēn] (organic chemistry) CHCl:CCl2A heavy, stable, toxic liquid with a chloroform aroma; slightly soluble in water, soluble with greases and common organic solvents; boils at 87°C; used for metal degreasing, solvent extraction, and dry cleaning and as a fumigant and chemical intermediate. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Elevated levels of dioxins, trichloroethene, chromium, petroleum hydrocarbons and perchlorate have been found in the burn pit area, officials said. Ingestion, inhalation, and dermal exposure to chloroform and trichloroethene from tap water. In a $900,000 project, researchers this summer will begin treating groundwater contaminated with trichloroethene, or TCE, from two special wells at a site near North Base. |
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