chloroforme
- Domaine
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- pharmacologie pharmacie
- Date
Définition :
Liquide incolore, d'odeur spéciale, servant de type de saveur légèrement sucrée, toxique ((et)) anesthésique.
Termes :
- chloroforme n. m.
- trichlorométhane n. m.
Traductions
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anglais
Date :Définition
A heavy, volatile narcotic liquid made by reacting acetone with chlorinated lime or by chlorination of methane.
Notes :
Its formula is CHC13, its specific gravity 1.485, and b.p. 61.2°C (142°F). It has a sweetish odor and is nonflammable.
Chloroform is well-known for its anesthetic effect, but it is toxic, and over-inhalation of its fumes may cause death. It has minor use as an extractive solvent and as a fumigant.Terme :
- chloroform