What is another word for tetrachlorethylene?
Pronunciation: [tˌɛtɹɐklɔːɹˈɛθɪlˌiːn] (IPA) 
Tetrachlorethylene is a chemical compound used widely in the dry-cleaning industry as a solvent. It is also known by other names such as perchloroethylene, PERC, tetrachloroethylene, and PCE. PERC is the most common synonym for tetrachlorethylene, and it is the abbreviation for perchloroethylene. Tetrachloroethylene is also sometimes called perchlor, tetrachlor, tetra, and chlorethene. These names are often used interchangeably in the dry-cleaning industry and other related fields. The toxicity of tetrachlorethylene has raised concerns, and many countries have started to phase out its use. Nonetheless, the common synonyms continue to be used in scientific and industrial contexts.
