Chloroform

Pronunciation: /ˈklɔːrəˌfɔːrm/

Definitions of chloroform

noun a colorless, volatile, sweet-smelling liquid used as a solvent or anesthetic

Example Sentences

A1 Chloroform is a liquid used in some medical procedures.

A2 The doctor used chloroform to numb the patient before surgery.

B1 Chloroform is commonly used as a solvent in chemistry experiments.

B2 The forensic team found traces of chloroform at the crime scene.

C1 Due to its toxicity, chloroform is now rarely used in medical practice.

C2 The researchers conducted a study on the effects of chloroform exposure on laboratory animals.

Examples of chloroform in a Sentence

formal The doctor used chloroform to induce anesthesia before the surgery.

informal I heard they knocked him out with chloroform before the operation.

slang They chloroformed him before the procedure.

figurative The calming music acted like chloroform on my nerves.

Grammatical Forms of chloroform

• plural: chloroforms
• comparative: more chloroform
• superlative: most chloroform
• present tense: chloroforms
• future tense: will chloroform
• perfect tense: has chloroformed
• continuous tense: is chloroforming
• singular: chloroform
• positive degree: chloroform
• infinitive: to chloroform
• gerund: chloroforming
• participle: chloroformed

Origin and Evolution of chloroform

First Known Use: 1831 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'chloroform' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'chloros' meaning pale green and 'formis' meaning shape or form.

Evolution of the word: Initially used as a chemical term for a compound containing chlorine and hydrogen, 'chloroform' later became known for its anesthetic properties and use in medical procedures.