Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "chloroform" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

bromoform fluoroform iodoform tribromomethane trifluoromethane triiodomethane

Derived Terms

chlorodyne chloroformer chloroformism chloroformist chloroformize deuterochloroform methyl chloroform methylchloroform nitrochloroform prechloroform unchloroformed

Context

chemistry

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

anaesthetise anaesthetize anesthetise anesthetize compound haloform inhalation anaesthetic inhalation anesthetic inhalation general anaesthetic inhalation general anesthetic material put out put under substance trihalomethane

Type Of (IsA)

chemical compound haloform inhalation anesthetic medicine smell of chloroform

Manner Of

anesthetize

Receives Action

used as liniment

Related Terms

bromoform carbon tetrachloride fluoroform iodoform methylene chloride

Related Terms

anesthetic bromoform fluoroform halogenated hydrocarbon iodoform solvent trichloromethane unconscious

Synonym Network

chloric ether guthrie's sweet whiskey trichloromethane

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