English word trichloroethane comes from English ethane, English trichloro
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ethane | English (eng) | (organic compound, countable) The same compound, subjected to modification by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms with other radicals.. (organic compound, uncountable) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C2H6, gaseous at normal temperatures and pressures, being a constituent of natural gas. |
| trichloro | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) (in combination) Three chlorine atoms in a molecule. |
| trichloroethane | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Any of many derivatives of these compounds. (organic compound) Either of two isomeric halogenated hydrocarbons, CH3-CCl3 or CH2Cl-CHCl2, that are used in several industrial applications, especially as solvents. |