trichloromethane
Definition
Noun: 1. A volatile, colorless liquid with the chemical formula CHCl₃: A heavy, sweet-smelling organic compound historically used as an anesthetic and solvent. It is a type of haloform. * Scientific/Technical: Trichloromethane is produced by the chlorination of methane or methanol. * Historical: Due to its toxicity, its use in medicine and consumer products has been largely discontinued.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- In the 19th century, trichloromethane was a common surgical anesthetic.
- The laboratory stored the trichloromethane in a tightly sealed, dark glass bottle to prevent decomposition.
- The chemical formula for trichloromethane is CHCl₃.
Advanced Usage
- As a chemical precursor: Trichloromethane is used industrially as a feedstock in the production of other chemicals, such as certain refrigerants and polymers.
- Example: The facility uses trichloromethane primarily as a precursor for fluorocarbon production.
Variants and Related Words
- Chloroform (n): The common name for trichloromethane. This term is more frequently used in historical, medical, and general contexts.
- Example: The detective found a rag soaked in chloroform.
Synonyms
- Chloroform: The direct and most common synonym.
- Methane trichloride: A systematic chemical name.
- Haloform: A class of compounds to which trichloromethane belongs.
Noun
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a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic
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chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic
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