Trichloromethane (Noun)
Meaning
A volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic; "chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Trichloromethane, also known as chloroform, was widely used as a general anesthetic in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Due to its anesthetic properties, trichloromethane was a popular choice for medical procedures, but its use eventually declined due to its toxicity.
- The volatility of trichloromethane made it a potent inhalation anesthetic, but it also led to serious health complications in some patients.
- Trichloromethane was the primary component of many early anesthetic formulas used in surgical procedures and medical treatments.
- The use of trichloromethane as an anesthesia has largely been discontinued due to its potential health risks and side effects.