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Definition of Bromoform

1. Noun. Colorless liquid haloform CHBr3.

Definition of Bromoform

1. n. A colorless liquid, CHBr₃, having an agreeable odor and sweetish taste. It is produced by the simultaneous action of bromine and caustic potash upon wood spirit, alcohol, or acetone, as also by certain other reactions. In composition it is the same as chloroform, with the substitution of bromine for chlorine. It is somewhat similar to chloroform in its effects.

Definition of Bromoform

1. Noun. (organic compound) The haloform CHBr₃ that is the bromine analogue of chloroform. ¹

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Medical Definition of Bromoform

1. A colourless liquid, CHBr3, having an agreeable odour and sweetish taste. It is produced by the simultaneous action of bromine and caustic potash upon wood spirit, alcohol, or acetone, as also by certain other reactions. In composition it is the same as chloroform, with the substitution of bromine for chlorine. It is somewhat similar to chloroform in its effects. Origin: Bromine + formyl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Bromoform

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1. The Practitioner by Gale Group, ProQuest Information and Learning Company (1885)
"(2) The narcosis obtained from the inhalation of bromoform is free from the stage of ... This does not occur during the use of bromoform, which allays the ..."

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