Definitions for: Chloroform

[n] a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic; "chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic"
[v] anesthetize with chloroform; "Doctors used to put people under by chloroforming them"

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Chlo"ro*form, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chloroformed;
p. pr. & vb. n. Chloroforming.]
To treat with chloroform, or to place under its influence.

Synonyms: trichloromethane

See Also: anaesthetise, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anesthetize, haloform, inhalation anaesthetic, inhalation anesthetic, inhalation general anaesthetic, inhalation general anesthetic, put out, put to sleep, put under

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