Term Name:	carbon tetrachloride catabolic process
Synonyms:	carbon tetrachloride breakdown, carbon tetrachloride catabolism, carbon tetrachloride degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of carbon tetrachloride, a toxic, carcinogenic compound which is used as a general solvent in industrial degreasing operations. It is also used as grain fumigant and a chemical intermediate in the production of refrigerants.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019382]    QuickGO    AmiGO