(methylene chloride)

  • 1methylene 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 … …

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  • 2methylene 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… …

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  • 3methylene 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 ( …

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  • 4methylene chloride — noun Date: 1880 a toxic nonflammable liquid CH2Cl2 used especially as a solvent, paint remover, and aerosol propellant …

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  • 5methylene chloride — noun dichloromethane …

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  • 6Methylene 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… …

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  • 7methylene chloride — meth′ylene chlo′ride n. chem. a colorless, volatile liquid, CH2Cl2, used chiefly as a solvent, refrigerant, and local anesthetic in dentistry …

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  • 8methylene chloride — /mɛθəlin ˈklɔraɪd/ (say methuhleen klawruyd) noun → dichloromethane …

  • 9Methylene blue — Methylene blue …

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  • 10Methylene green — IUPAC name [7 (dimethylamino) 4 nitrophenothiazin 3 ylidene] dimethylazanium chloride …

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