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Vocabulary Entry
chloroform
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A colorless, sweet-smelling organic compound used primarily as an anesthetic and solvent.
Example Sentences
"The doctor used chloroform to administer anesthesia during the surgery."
"Chloroform was once commonly used in laboratories as a solvent."
"The lab was equipped with safety measures due to the presence of chloroform."
V
verb
To render unconscious or insensible by the use of chloroform.
Example Sentences
"The criminal attempted to chloroform his victim to facilitate his escape."
"In movies, it's portrayed as a quick way to chloroform someone during a kidnapping."
"He was careful not to chloroform her too much to avoid causing harm."