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
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tce::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | trichloroethane, trichloroethylene |
| Type of | ethene, ethylene |
Examples of tce
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A plume of water with TCE has spread at least 2 miles underground from the site.
From the tennessean.com
The EPA lists the minimum acceptable contamination level for TCE at just 5 ppb.
From the abcnews.go.com
Tax Counseling for the Elderly, or the TCE program, helps people age 60 or older.
From the dispatch.com
Louis, the site of Carter Carburetor is contaminated with PCBs, TCE and asbestos.
From the stltoday.com
More of the cyanide was cleaned up after the derailment but none of the TCE.
From the democratandchronicle.com
He said TCE is more associated with missile bases than vehicle repair shops.
From the sacbee.com
The researchers also conducted studies in rats to determine how TCE affects the brain.
From the sciencedaily.com
The Army found groundwater contaminated with PCE and TCE seeping under Area B in 1992.
From the orlandosentinel.com
The highest TCE concentrations are on the Kansas State campus but appear to be dropping.
From the kansas.com
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- A stable, colorless liquid with a low boiling point. TCE has many industrial applications, including use as a solvent and as a metal degreasing agent. TCE may be toxic when inhaled or ingested, or through skin contact, and can damage vital organs, especially the liver. See also VOC.
- Trichloroethene, Trichloroethylene
