Chloroform Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Chloroform

Meaning 1 : a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic

    Example : chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic

    Synonyms : trichloromethane
Meaning 2 : anesthetize with chloroform

    Example : Doctors used to put people under by chloroforming them