Definition of haloform Haloform
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What does haloform mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: haloforms |
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| haloform - compounds with the formula CHX3, where X is a halogen atom | ||
| alkyl halide, haloalkane organic compound in which halogen atoms have been substituted for hydrogen atoms in an alkane | ||
| chloroform, trichloromethane a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic; "chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic" | ||
| bromoform, tribromomethane colorless liquid haloform CHBr3 | ||
| fluoroform, trifluoromethane colorless gas haloform CHF3 (similar to chloroform) | ||
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- haloform (Noun)
Any trihalomethane, CHX3.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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haloform
A haloalkane, containing three halogen atoms, e.g. iodoform, CHI3; a haloform reaction is a reaction to produce haloforms from a ketone. For example, if propanone is treated with bleaching powder, the chlorinated ketone so formed reacts to form chloroform.\n(Source: UVAROV)
