Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chloroform
noun
/ˈklɔːrəˌfɔːrm/
Definition
Chloroform is a colorless, sweet-smelling organic compound that is used as a solvent and anesthetic.
Examples
- The laboratory used chloroform to dissolve certain compounds during the experiment.
- Chloroform was once commonly used as an anesthetic in surgery.
- Due to safety concerns, the use of chloroform has decreased in medical applications.
Meaning
It is primarily used in laboratories and industries, and historically, it was used in medicine to induce anesthesia.
Synonyms
- trichloromethane
- chloroform gas
