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1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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Dictionary Results for chloroform:
1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
chloroform
    n 1: a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an
         anesthetic; "chloroform was the first inhalation
         anesthetic" [syn: chloroform, trichloromethane]
    v 1: anesthetize with chloroform; "Doctors used to put people
         under by chloroforming them"

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Chloroform \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.
   [1913 Webster]

3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Chloroform \Chlo"ro*form\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chloroformed;
   p. pr. & vb. n. Chloroforming.]
   To treat with chloroform, or to place under its influence.
   [1913 Webster]

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