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chloroform — chloroformic, adj. /klawr euh fawrm , klohr /, n. 1. Also called trichloromethane. Chem., Pharm. a colorless, volatile, nonflammable, slightly water soluble, pungent, sweet tasting liquid, CHCl3, usually derived from acetone, acetaldehyde, or… … Universalium
Vinyl fluoride — IUPAC name Fluoroethene … Wikipedia
acetonitrile — /as i toh nuy tril, treel, euh see toh /, n. Chem. a colorless, poisonous, water soluble liquid, C2H3N, having an etherlike odor: used chiefly in organic synthesis and as a solvent. Also called methyl cyanide. [1865 70; ACETO + NITRILE] * * * … Universalium
acetylene — acetylenic /euh set l en ik/, adj. /euh set l een , in/, n. Chem. a colorless gas, C2H2, having an etherlike odor, produced usually by the action of water on calcium carbide or by pyrolysis of natural gas: used esp. in metal cutting and welding,… … Universalium
alcohol — /al keuh hawl , hol /, n. 1. Also called ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, ethanol, fermentation alcohol. a colorless, limpid, volatile, flammable, water miscible liquid, C2H5OH, having an etherlike odor and pungent, burning taste, the intoxicating… … Universalium
vinyl chloride — Chem. a colorless, easily liquefied, flammable, slightly water soluble gas, C2H3Cl, having a pleasant, etherlike odor: used in the manufacture of plastics, as a refrigerant, and in the synthesis of polyvinyl chloride and other organic compounds.… … Universalium
organosulfur compound — ▪ chemical compound Introduction also spelled organosulphur compound , also called organic sulfur compound a subclass of organic substances that contain sulfur and that are known for their varied occurrence and unusual properties. They are… … Universalium
ac|e|tal — «AS uh tal», noun. 1. a colorless, volatile liquid with an etherlike odor, found in old wines, brandy, etc., used especially as a hypnotic or soporific and as a solvent. Formula: C6H14O2 2. any one of a class of organic compounds obtained by the… … Useful english dictionary
