English dictionary

chloroform

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic

noun.artifact

Examples
Chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic.

Synonyms trichloromethane

Source: WordNet 3.0
A colorless volatile liquid, CHCl<sub>3</sub>, 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 anæsthesia in surgical operations; also externally, to alleviate pain.

noun

Source: webster1913

anesthetize with chloroform

verb.body

Examples
Doctors used to put people under by chloroforming them.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To treat with chloroform, or to place under its influence.

verb

Source: webster1913