Canadian French Meaning of chloroform

Chloroforme

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Definitions and Meaning of chloroform in English

Wordnet

chloroform (n)

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

Wordnet

chloroform (v)

anesthetize with chloroform

Webster

chloroform (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 anaesthesia in surgical operations; also externally, to alleviate pain.

Webster

chloroform (v. t.)

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

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Chloroforme

a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic, anesthetize with chloroformA colorless volatile liquid, CHCl3, having an ethereal odor and a

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chlorofluorocarbon => Chlorofluorocarbone, chlorodyne => Chlorodyne, chlorocruorin => Chlorocruorine, chlorococcum => Chlorococcum, chlorococcales => Chlorococcales,