What does chloroform mean?
Chloroform means (organic chemistry) A halogenated hydrocarbon, trichloromethane, CHCl₃; it is a volatile, sweet-smelling liquid, used extensively as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic..
Chloroform
/ˈklɒɹə(ʊ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ · noun
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A halogenated hydrocarbon, trichloromethane, CHCl₃; it is a volatile, sweet-smelling liquid, used extensively as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic..
Definitions by Sense
- (organic chemistry) A halogenated hydrocarbon, trichloromethane, CHCl₃; it is a volatile, sweet-smelling liquid, used extensively as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic.
- (transitive) To treat, or to render unconscious, with chloroform.
Example Sentences
Some assume that chloroform is a gas because it was given by inhalation.
Geoffrey was first chloroformed, I think. The hand that picked Nipper up to dispose of him had certainly touched chloroform just before. Drugged; does that bring us nearer by taking us further away, I wonder?
Synonyms for chloroform
Antonyms for chloroform
Related Words
Word Forms
- chloroforms
- chloroforming
- chloroformed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for chloroform?
Common synonyms include trichloromethane, Guthrie's sweet whiskey, sweet whiskey.
What is the opposite of chloroform?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use chloroform in a sentence?
Some assume that chloroform is a gas because it was given by inhalation.
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