Chloral Hydrate (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless crystalline drug used as a sedative; irritates the stomach and can be addictive.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed chloral hydrate to help the patient relax and fall asleep.
- Chloral hydrate was once widely used as a sedative, but its use has declined due to concerns about its addictive properties.
- The patient was warned that taking chloral hydrate regularly could lead to stomach irritation and other side effects.
- In the early 20th century, chloral hydrate was a popular ingredient in patent medicines and tonics.
- The pharmacist carefully measured out the chloral hydrate and warned the patient to take it only as directed to avoid addiction.