# trichloroethane

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Either of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons, CH₃-CCl₃ or CH₂Cl-CHCl₂, that are used in several industrial applications, especially as solvents
2. Any of many derivatives of these compounds

## Etymology
From trichloro + ethane.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/trichloroethane