'carbon tetrachloride' definitions:
Definition of 'carbon tetrachloride'
From: WordNet
noun
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, perchloromethane]
Synonyms of 'carbon tetrachloride'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acid,
- automatic sprinkler,
- carbon tet,
- carbon-dioxide foam,
- deck gun,
- deluge set,
- extinguisher,
- fire apparatus,
- fire engine,
- fire hose,
- fire hydrant,
- fireplug,
- foam,
- foam extinguisher,
- Foamite,
- hook-and-ladder,
- ladder pipe,
- pumper,
- snorkel,
- soda,
- sprinkler,
- sprinkler head,
- sprinkler system,
- super-pumper,
- water,
- water cannon,
- wet blanket