- methylene chloride
- noun Date: 1880 a toxic nonflammable liquid CH2Cl2 used especially as a solvent, paint remover, and aerosol propellant
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methylene chloride
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methylene chloride — Chem. a colorless, volatile liquid, CH2Cl2, used chiefly as a solvent, as a refrigerant, and as a local anesthetic in dentistry. Also called methylene dichloride, dichloromethane. [1875 80] * * * ▪ chemical compound also called dichloromethane … … Universalium
methylene chloride — noun a nonflammable liquid used as a solvent and paint remover and refrigerant • Syn: ↑dichloromethane • Hypernyms: ↑chloride * * * noun : a low boiling nonflammable liquid CH2Cl2 used chiefly as a solvent, paint remover, refrigerant, and… … Useful english dictionary
methylene chloride — Mobile liquid with a pungent odor; harmful vapor. Organic solvent used for cellulose acetate plastic; degreasing and cleaning fluids; and in food processing. Pharmaceutical aid ( … Medical dictionary
methylene chloride — noun dichloromethane … Wiktionary
Methylene chloride — A colorless liquid, nonexplosive and practically nonflammable. Used as a refrigerant in centrifugal compressors, a solvent for organic materials, and a component in nonflammable paint removers. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information… … Energy terms
methylene chloride — meth′ylene chlo′ride n. chem. a colorless, volatile liquid, CH2Cl2, used chiefly as a solvent, refrigerant, and local anesthetic in dentistry … From formal English to slang
methylene chloride — /mɛθəlin ˈklɔraɪd/ (say methuhleen klawruyd) noun → dichloromethane …
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Methylene green — IUPAC name [7 (dimethylamino) 4 nitrophenothiazin 3 ylidene] dimethylazanium chloride … Wikipedia
methylene blue — noun a dark green dye used as a stain, an antiseptic, a chemical indicator, and an antidote in cyanide poisoning • Syn: ↑methylthionine chloride • Hypernyms: ↑stain, ↑thiazine * * * noun Usage: sometimes capitalized M&B : a basic dye of the… … Useful english dictionary
