Noun: trichloromethane trI,klo-row'mee,theyn
- A volatile liquid haloform (CHCl₃); formerly used as an anaesthetic
"trichloromethane was the first inhalation anaesthetic";
- chloroform
Derived forms: trichloromethanes
Type of: haloform, inhalation anaesthetic, inhalation anesthetic, inhalation general anaesthetic, inhalation general anesthetic
Encyclopedia: Trichloromethane