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Meaning 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.