trichloromethane
/ˌtraɪklɔːroʊˈmɛθeɪn/
noun
- A colorless, sweet-smelling liquid used as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic; also known as chloroform.
- The lab stored trichloromethane in a sealed container to prevent evaporation.
- Exposure to trichloromethane can cause dizziness and nausea.
- Trichloromethane was once commonly used to put patients to sleep during surgery.
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