Meaning of the word 'chloral'

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Meaning of ‘chloral’

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chloral

(Chem.) A colorless oily liquid, CCl

CHO, of a pungent odor and harsh taste, obtained by the action of chlorine upon ordinary or ethyl alcohol.

(Med.) Chloral hydrate. Chloral hydrate, a white crystalline substance, obtained by treating chloral with water. It produces sleep when taken internally or hypodermically; -- called also chloral.

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Meaning of 'chloral'

chloral