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haloform

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun haloform has 1 sense
  1. haloform - compounds with the formula CHX3, where X is a halogen atom
    --1 is a kind of
    alkyl halide, haloalkane
    --1 has particulars:
     chloroform, trichloromethane; bromoform, tribromomethane; fluoroform, trifluoromethane; iodoform, tri-iodomethane

Definitions from the Web

Haloform

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A class of organic compounds containing three halogen atoms (chlorine, bromine, or iodine) bound to a central carbon atom.

Example Sentence: The synthesis of haloform compounds involves the reaction of halogenated hydrocarbons with a base.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To treat or react with halogens, resulting in the formation of haloform compounds.

Example Sentence: They haloformed the organic compound by adding chlorine to the reaction mixture.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something related to or characteristic of haloform compounds.

Example Sentence: The laboratory contained a collection of glassware specifically designed for haloform analysis.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner related to the formation or use of haloform compounds.

Example Sentence: The chemist carefully measured the reagent, ensuring that it was added haloformly to the reaction mixture.

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