methylene chloride
Noun
Meaning
a nonflammable liquid used as a solvent and paint remover and refrigerant
Source: WordNetSynonyms
dichloromethane
carbon tetrachloride
tetrachloromethane
crystal meth
perchloroethylene
dichloroethane
dichlorobenzene
methylene group
pentachlorophenol
hexachlorobenzene
dichloroethylene
methylene dichloride
dichloropropane
chlorinated hydrocarbons
chloroalkanes
Show all synonyms
Hypernyms
Examples
It is practically insoluble in water at neutral pH but freely soluble at pH 1. It also dissolves freely in methanol, dissolves sparingly in methylene chloride, and is practically insoluble in ethyl ether.
When asked about another chemical, methylene chloride, Wheeler said the agency was moving toward banning it but would not give a timeframe for its decision.