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chloroform

Main Entry: ¹chlo·ro·form

Pronunciation: \ˈklōr-ə-ˌfȯrm, ˈklȯr-\

Function: noun

: a colorless volatile heavy toxic liquid CHCl₃ with an ether odor used especially as a solvent—called also trichloromethane

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