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chloroform

Syllabification: (chlo·ro·form)
Pronunciation: /ˈklôrəˌfôrm/
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Definition of chloroform

noun

  • a colorless, volatile, sweet-smelling liquid used as a solvent and formerly as a general anesthetic.
    • Alternative name: trichloromethane; chemical formula: CHCl3

verb

[with object]
  • render (someone) unconscious with chloroform.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from chloro-(representing chlorine) + form- from formic acid

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