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Definition of Chloromethane
1. Noun. (organic compound) Any chlorinated derivative of methane, but especially CH3Cl (methyl chloride) once used as a refrigerant ¹
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Medical Definition of Chloromethane
1. A refrigerant with anaesthetic properties when inhaled; it hydrolyzes to methanol. Synonym: methyl chloride. (05 Mar 2000)