Chloral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈklɔːɹæl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chloral is a noun meaning A colourless narcotic liquid, trichloroacetaldehyde, CCl₃CHO, obtained at first by the action of chlorine on alcohol and that, when treated with water, produces chloral hydrate.
Meaning
A colourless narcotic liquid, trichloroacetaldehyde, CCl₃CHO, obtained at first by the action of chlorine on alcohol and that, when treated with water, produces chloral hydrate.
Example Sentences
‘They say there is a skeleton in every cupboard,’ Rossetti said quietly, ‘and that's mine; it's chloral.’ Caine was shocked but forbore to comment.
Word Forms
- chlorals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include betaine, alcoholate, hydrated, hydrate, croton, chloralhydrate.
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