chloroform
Translation
chloroform
Examples
Chloroform was once used as an anaesthetic.
Chloroform was once used as an anesthetic.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) a colorless liquid used as an anesthetic or solvent. Chloroform was once used as an anesthetic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anesthetic, solvent
Etymology
From Greek 'khlōros' (greenish-yellow) + 'formyl' (from formic acid), relating to its chemical composition.
Memory Tips
Think of old detective movies where a cloth with chloroform is used; this links it to its anesthetic properties.