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GO: Biological Process

trichloroethylene catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0050696
Synonyms
  • trichloroethene catabolic process
  • trichloroethene catabolism
  • trichloroethylene breakdown
  • trichloroethylene catabolism
  • trichloroethylene degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of trichloroethylene, a toxic, colorless, photoreactive, chlorinated hydrocarbon liquid, commonly used as a metal degreaser and solvent.
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