Nonflammable alcohol vapor in CO2 — (NAV CO2) systems use carbon dioxide (CO2) as a propellant to dispense a 56% isopropyl alcohol solution in a stream of CO2 gas. The use of CO2 as a propellant serves to displace ambient oxygen and eliminate the risk of explosion. Application… … Wikipedia
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
chloroform — chloroformic, adj. /klawr euh fawrm , klohr /, n. 1. Also called trichloromethane. Chem., Pharm. a colorless, volatile, nonflammable, slightly water soluble, pungent, sweet tasting liquid, CHCl3, usually derived from acetone, acetaldehyde, or… … Universalium
carbon tetrachloride — a colorless, nonflammable, vaporous, toxic liquid, CCl4, usually produced by the reaction of chlorine with carbon disulfide, methane, or other carbon containing compounds: used mainly as a refrigerant, fire extinguisher, cleaning fluid, solvent,… … Universalium
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
Trichloroethylene — A possible carcinogenic (cancer causing) compound used mainly as a degreaser for metal parts. Trichloroethylene was also at one time used to decaffeinate coffee. There are limited findings of elevated liver and biliary tract cancer rates in… … Medical 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
askarel — |askə|rel noun ( s) Etymology: origin unknown : a synthetic electrically insulating liquid that is noncombustible * * * /as keuh rel /, n. Chem. any of the class of synthetic, nonflammable, liquid dielectrics used chiefly for insulation in… … Useful english dictionary
methylene chloride — noun Date: 1880 a toxic nonflammable liquid CH2Cl2 used especially as a solvent, paint remover, and aerosol propellant … New Collegiate Dictionary
askarel — /as keuh rel /, n. Chem. any of the class of synthetic, nonflammable, liquid dielectrics used chiefly for insulation in transformers. [of obscure orig.] * * * … Universalium
chlorobromomethane — /klawr euh broh meuh meth ayn, klohr /, n. a clear, colorless, volatile, nonflammable liquid, CH2ClBr, used chiefly as an extinguishing agent in fire extinguishers and as a solvent in organic synthesis. Also called bromochloromethane. [CHLORO 2 + … Universalium