Synonyms for perchloroethylene
- noun
- British English
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Synonym of tetrachloroethylene, a nonflammable, non-polar solvent with low toxicity, especially in the dry-cleaning trade
Forms
- Plural
- perchloroethylenes → perks, tetrachloroethylenes…
Example sentences
- perk Here you go – a hot cuppa. That'll perk you up.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| perchloroethylene | steady | |
| perk | rising | |
| tetrachloroethylene | falling | |
| tetrachloroethene | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- perk1