How to Pronounce "trichlorethylene"
word
traɪˌklɔːrəˈθaɪliːn
try-KLOR-uh-THY-leen
traɪˌklɔːrˈɛθɪliːn
try-KLOR-ETH-i-leen
Definition
Trichlorethylene is a clear, colorless chemical liquid used mainly as a solvent for cleaning metals and removing grease, and sometimes in dry cleaning.
IPA Transcription
American English
traɪˌklɔːrəˈθaɪliːn
British English
traɪˌklɔːrˈɛθɪliːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
try-KLOR-uh-THY-leen
UK
try-KLOR-ETH-i-leen
Listen in Context
Trichlorethylene is used to clean metal parts in factories.
The workers wear masks when handling trichlorethylene.
Exposure to trichlorethylene can be harmful to health.
Some old dry cleaners still use trichlorethylene, but most places have switched to safer chemicals.