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(tet-ra-chlo-ride) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a chemical compound containing four chlorine atoms.

Example Sentence

Carbon tetrachloride is also known as freon.

More Example Sentences

Scientists studied the effects of tetrachloride.

Synonyms

chlorinated compound; chemical compound; tetrahalide

Antonyms

compound with 0 chlorine atoms

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