chloroformed

Meanings

• noun

  A colorless, pungent, and heavy liquid used primarily for inducing a deep hypnotic state or causing loss of consciousness. It is a solvent and anesthetic, and is most commonly known for its use in crime and espionage.

  - "The criminal used chloroformed to knock out his victim."
  - "The spy was caught using chloroformed to sedate his target."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chloroformed
form , worm

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Variants

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chloroform , chloroformed , chloroforming , chloroforms

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Etymology

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Chloroform is derived from chloro, meaning 'color' or 'green,' and form, meaning 'to form' or 'to shape.' It was first discovered in 1831 by Samuel Guthrie.

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Trivia

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1. Chloroformed was once used as an anesthetic during childbirth.

2. Chloroformed was used in the 19th century to treat hysteria.

3. Chloroformed was banned for medical use in the United States in 1976.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anesthesia: Chloroformed is a type of anesthetic used to induce a state of unconsciousness.

2. Hypnotic: Chloroformed is used to induce a deep hypnotic state.

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Culture

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Chloroformed has been used extensively in literature, particularly in crime and mystery novels. It has also been featured in art and music, often symbolizing danger, mystery, or sedation.

How to Memorize "chloroformed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a green, heavy liquid being used to knock someone out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate chloroformed with crime scenes and mystery novels.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember C-H-L-O-R-O-F-O-R-M to memorize the word.

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