Details of word CHLOROFORM

Definition of 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.
v. t. - To treat with chloroform, or to place under its influence.

Word "chloroform" contains 10 letters : C F H L M O O O R R

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