Synonyms for chloroform
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A halogenated hydrocarbon, trichloromethane, CHCl₃; it is a volatile, sweet-smelling liquid, used extensively as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic.
Some assume that chloroform is a gas because it was given by inhalation.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform | falling | |
| trichloromethane | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.