TCE

Definitions of TCE
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: trichloroethane, trichloroethylene
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    type of:
    ethene, ethylene
    a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
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