Main Entry: tri·chlo·ro·eth·ane

Pronunciation: \-ˈeth-ˌān\

Function: noun

: either of two nonflammable irritating liquid isomeric compounds C₂H₃Cl₃: a or 1,1,1–trichloroethane \ˈwən-ˈwən-ˈwən-\ : the isomer CH₃CCl₃ that is the parent compound of various insecticides (as DDT)—called also methyl chloroform b or 1,1,2–trichloroethane \-ˈtü-\ : the isomer CH₂ClCHCl₂ that is used chiefly as a solvent