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nitrochloroform

DEFINITIONS OF: nitrochloroform

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n a heavy colorless insoluble liquid compound that causes tears and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as tear gas

Synonyms:
chloropicrin
Type of:
chemical compound, compound
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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