Usually means: Organic solvent, four chlorine atoms.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (tetrachloroethane)

noun:  (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric chemical compounds: 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane (used as a solvent and in varnishes) and 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane (used as a solvent and refrigerant)

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