chloroform

/ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)̩fɔː(ɹ)m/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"The dentist used chloroform to put the patient under for the tooth extraction. "

verb

To treat with chloroform, or to render unconscious with chloroform.

Examples :

"The spy planned to chloroform the security guard to gain access to the building. "

medicine chemistry physiology

Related Words

hydrocarbon noun

/ˈhaɪdroʊˌkɑːrbən/ /ˈhaɪdrəˌkɑːrbən/

A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

"Gasoline is a hydrocarbon fuel used in many cars. "

extraction noun

/ɪkˈstɹækʃən/

An act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.

"The extraction of the wisdom teeth was a necessary procedure for the student. "

building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

unconscious noun

/ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/

Unconscious mind

"Her unconscious held the key to understanding her recurring nightmares. "

trichloromethane noun

/ˌtraɪklɔːˈroʊmeɪθeɪn/ /ˌtraɪklɔːˈroʊmiːθeɪn/

Chloroform

"The scientist carefully handled the flask containing trichloromethane, knowing it was another name for chloroform. "

volatile noun

/ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ /ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/

A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.

"The volatile quickly evaporated from the science experiment. "

formerly adverb

/ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔɹmɚli/

At some time in the past

"My formerly quiet neighborhood is now very busy with new construction. "

security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

anesthetic noun

/ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/

A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.

"The dentist used an anesthetic to numb the patient's tooth before the filling. "

halogenated verb

/ˈhælədʒəˌneɪtɪd/ /ˈheɪlədʒəˌneɪtɪd/

To treat with, or react with, a halogen or a hydrohalic acid

"To make it safer for use in the classroom, the lab technician halogenated the organic solvent, making it less flammable. "

extensively adverb

/ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/ /ɛkˈstɛnsɪvli/

In an extensive manner, widely.

"He has read and traveled extensively."

smelling verb

/ˈsmɛlɪŋ/

To sense a smell or smells.

"I can smell fresh bread."