Lexic.us

Definition of Chloroform

1. Verb. Anesthetize with chloroform. "Doctors used to put people under by chloroforming them"

2. Noun. A volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic. "Chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic"

Definition of Chloroform

1. 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 anæsthesia in surgical operations; also externally, to alleviate pain.

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

Definition of Chloroform

1. Noun. (chemistry) A halogenated hydrocarbon, trichloromethane, CHCl₃; it is a volatile, sweet-smelling liquid, used extensively as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic. ¹

2. Verb. To treat with chloroform, or to render unconscious with chloroform. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Chloroform

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Chloroform

1. A heavy, clear colourless liquid with a strong ether-like odour, once used for anaesthesia, but now obsolete. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chloroform

chlorodimethylsilane chlorodyne chlorodynes chloroethane chloroethanes chloroethanoic acid chloroethyl chloroethylamine chloroethylene chlorofibre

chlorofibres chlorofluorocarbon chlorofluorocarbons chlorofluoromethane chlorofluoromethanes chloroform (current term) chloroformate chloroformates chloroformed chloroformic acid

chloroforming chloroformism chloroforms chlorofucin chlorogenic chlorogenic acid chloroguanide chloroguanide hydrochloride chlorohemin chlorohemin crystals

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