a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined
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carbon tet::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | carbon tetrachloride, perchloromethane, tetrachloromethane |
| Type of | dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent, solvent, tetrachloride |
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The city responded by writing carbon tet into its program to reduce air toxics.
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City officials say dry cleaners haven't used carbon tet since at least 1992.
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The carbon tet detected near the schools reflects background levels found nearly everywhere.
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It began a series of legal moves to forbid the interstate shipment of carbon tet for retail trade.
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Production of carbon tet peaked in the early 1970s, the EPA says.
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The fine print left open the possibility that some carbon tet production could continue in the USA.
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Last month the U.S. Food and Drug Administration acknowledged that there are many solvents and cleaning agents just as effective as carbon tet but less likely to cause serious illness.
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