Chloroform

usgb/ˈklɔːrəfɔːrm/
noun

A colorless, sweet-smelling liquid used in medicine and science.

The surgeon used chloroform to make the patient unconscious before the procedure.
Visual representation of "chloroform" - A colorless, sweet-smelling liquid used in medicine and science.

Often appears as...

  • use chloroform
  • chloroform anesthesia

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Formal

Academic, Technical

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Medical Use

Chloroform was historically used for anesthesia in surgeries but is less common now.

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Chloroform isn't the first choice for anesthesia these days.
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Dangerous Chemical

Chloroform is toxic and poses health risks, which limits its use.

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Handle chloroform with care to avoid poisoning.
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Science Labs

In a lab, chloroform is used to extract substances and in chemical reactions.

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Add chloroform to separate the compounds.
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