Chloroform

['klɔːrəfɔːm;'klɒr-] or ['klɔrəfɔrm]

Definition

(noun.) a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic; 'chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic'.

(verb.) anesthetize with chloroform; 'Doctors used to put people under by chloroforming them'.

Typed by Blanche--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A colorless volatile liquid, CHCl3, having an ethereal odor and a sweetish taste, formed by treating alcohol with chlorine and an alkali. It is a powerful solvent of wax, resin, etc., and is extensively used to produce anaesthesia in surgical operations; also externally, to alleviate pain.

(v. t.) To treat with chloroform, or to place under its influence.

Typist: Portia

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