Tetra

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Definition

A chemical compound, carbon tetrachloride, a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, insoluble in water, non-flammable, and used as a solvent in industrial chemistry.

Etymology

From the Greek prefix 'tetra-', meaning four, indicating four atoms in the compound.

Semantic Category

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