Index of English words, starting with "ch"

(1) - Chloritic (a.) Pertaining to, or containing, chlorite; as, chloritic sand.

(1) - Chloroform (v. t.) To treat with chloroform, or to place under its influence.
(2) - Chloroform (n.) A colorless volatile liquid, CHCl3, having an ethereal odor and a sweetish taste, formed by treating alcohol with chlorine and an alkali. It is a powerful solvent of wax, resin, etc., and is extensively used to produce anaesthesia in surgical operations; also externally, to alleviate pain.