Term Name:	trichloroethylene catabolic process
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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0050696]    QuickGO    AmiGO