How Do You Spell CHLOROFORM?

Pronunciation: [klˌɔːɹə͡ʊfˈɔːm] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word chloroform is /ˈklɔːrəfɔːm/. The first syllable begins with the 'kl' consonant cluster, which is followed by the short 'o' sound. The second syllable begins with the 'r' sound, followed by the long 'o' sound, and ends with the 'r' sound again. The final syllable begins with the 'f' sound, followed by the 'or' vowel combination and ending with the 'm' sound. This pronunciation guide helps to ensure proper spelling of this important chemical compound used in medical and industrial applications.

CHLOROFORM Meaning and Definition

1. Chloroform is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CHCl3. It is a clear, colorless, and volatile liquid with a sweet, yet strong, odor. In a dictionary definition, chloroform is described as an organic solvent that can be produced through the reaction of chlorine and methane.

   Chloroform's chemical structure consists of a central carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms and one chlorine atom—hence the name chloroform. It is known for its ability to dissolve a wide variety of organic materials, making it a versatile solvent in various industrial and laboratory applications.

   Historically, chloroform has also been employed as an anesthetic, albeit with caution due to its potential toxic effects. The use of chloroform as an anesthetic peaked in the mid-19th century but gradually declined due to the emergence of safer alternatives. Its use in medical settings now mainly involves extracting DNA or RNA from biological samples.

   Additionally, chloroform can be found naturally in small amounts in the environment, including in bodies of water as a result of the breakdown of organic matter. Due to its potential toxicity and harmful effects on human health, chloroform exposure should be minimized, and appropriate precautions should be taken when handling it.

2. Chloroformum.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. A volatile liquid remarkable for its property of producing insensibility to pain when inhaled by the lungs.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for CHLOROFORM *

• chloraform 30.4347826%
• choloform 17.3913043%
• cloroform 13.0434782%
• cholorform 8.6956521%
• choroform 8.6956521%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for CHLOROFORM

• chlorofoam
• chloriform
• chlorophorm
• cloraform
• chlorofirm
• chloroforem
• floroform
• chlorophere
• Chlorforme
• chlorofarm
• chlorofurm
• chlorofome
• Chorioform

Etymology of CHLOROFORM

The word "chloroform" has its origins in Greek. It is derived from two Greek words, "chloros" meaning "green" and "pharmakon" meaning "remedy" or "drug". Therefore, "chloroform" can be understood to mean a "greenish remedy" or "greenish drug". The name reflects the pale green color of the liquid compound when it is in its pure form.

Similar spelling words for CHLOROFORM

• chloropicrin,
• chlorophis,
• chlorpyrifos,
• chlorophyl.

Plural form of CHLOROFORM is CHLOROFORMS

Conjugate verb Chloroform

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have chloroformed

you would have chloroformed

he/she/it would have chloroformed

we would have chloroformed

they would have chloroformed

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been chloroforming

you would have been chloroforming

he/she/it would have been chloroforming

we would have been chloroforming

they would have been chloroforming

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would chloroform

you would chloroform

he/she/it would chloroform

we would chloroform

they would chloroform

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be chloroforming

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FUTURE

I will chloroform

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be chloroforming

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have chloroformed

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they will have chloroformed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been chloroforming

you will have been chloroforming

he/she/it will have been chloroforming

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IMPERATIVE

we Let´s chloroform

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was chloroforming

you were chloroforming

he/she/it was chloroforming

we were chloroforming

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PAST PARTICIPLE

chloroformed

PAST PERFECT

I had chloroformed

you had chloroformed

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we had chloroformed

they had chloroformed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been chloroforming

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PRESENT

I chloroform

you chloroform

he/she/it chloroforms

we chloroform

they chloroform

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am chloroforming

you are chloroforming

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we are chloroforming

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

chloroforming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have chloroformed

you have chloroformed

he/she/it has chloroformed

we have chloroformed

they have chloroformed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been chloroforming

you have been chloroforming

he/she/it has been chloroforming

we have been chloroforming

they have been chloroforming

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it chloroform

SIMPLE PAST

I chloroformed

you chloroformed

he/she/it chloroformed

we chloroformed

they chloroformed