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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Chloroform \Chlo"ro*form\, n. [Chlorine + formyl, it having been regarded as a trichloride of this radical: cf F. chloroforme, G. chloroform.] (Chem.) 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 an[ae]sthesia in surgical operations; also externally, to alleviate pain. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Chloroform \Chlo"ro*form\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chloroformed}; p. pr & vb n. {Chloroforming}.] To treat with chloroform, or to place under its influence. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: chloroform n : a volatile liquid CHCl3; formerly used as an anesthetic; "chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic" [syn: {trichloromethane}] v : anesthetize with chloroform; "Doctors used to put people under by chloroforming them"
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