Perchloromethane

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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  perchloromethane
       n : a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats
           and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning
           fluid or fire extinguisher has declined [syn: {carbon
           tetrachloride}, {carbon tet}, {tetrachloromethane}]