1. (noun) a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined

• carbon tet
• carbon tetrachloride
• perchloromethane

1. (noun) a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined

• dissolvent
• dissolver
• dissolving agent
• resolvent
• solvent
• tetrachloride