Chloroform: meaning, definitions and examples

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chloroform

 

[ หˆklษ”หrษ™สŠfษ”หrm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Chloroform is a colorless, sweet-smelling organic compound that is classified as a halomethane. It is primarily used as a solvent for fats, oils, and other organic compounds, and has historical significance as an anesthetic in medical procedures. Chloroform can be produced naturally or synthetically. Due to its volatility and potential health risks, its use is now restricted in many applications.

Synonyms

chlorocarbon, trichloromethane

Examples of usage

  • The laboratory used chloroform to extract the essential oils from the plant.
  • Chloroform was once commonly used as an anesthetic during surgery.
  • The chemist carefully handled chloroform due to its toxic nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "chloroform" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cloroformio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅ‹เคฐเฅ‹เคซเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chloroform

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kloroform

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะปะพั€ะพั„ะพั€ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chloroform

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒญใƒญใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒซใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chloroforme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cloroformo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kloroform

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํด๋กœ๋กœํฌ๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู„ูˆุฑูˆููˆุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chloroform

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chloroform

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐฏไปฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kloroform

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรณrรณform

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะปะพั€ะพั„ะพั€ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒšแƒแƒ แƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xlorofom

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cloroformo

Etymology

The term 'chloroform' originates from the late 19th century, stemming from the prefix 'chloro-' meaning greenish or relating to chlorine, and the suffix '-form' which denotes a resemblance to a particular shape or appearance. It was first identified in 1831 by the French chemist Eugรจne Soubeiran. The chemical formula for chloroform is CHCl3, indicating it is composed of one carbon atom, one hydrogen atom, and three chlorine atoms. Initially, chloroform was used for its anesthetic properties during surgeries in the 19th century, being more effective than ether. However, as its toxicity and potential to cause serious health issues became known, its medical use declined sharply. Today, it is mainly utilized in laboratories for chemical reactions and as a solvent in various industrial processes.

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