What is "tetrachloroethane"

n. (context organic compound English) Either of two isomeric chemical compounds: (w: 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane) (used as a solvent and in varnishes) and (w: 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane) (used as a solvent and refrigerant).

Tetrachloroethane may refer to either of two isomeric chemical compounds:

• 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane (R-130a)
• 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane (R-130)