'CCl3CHO' definitions:

Definition of 'CCl3CHO'

From: GCIDE
  • Chloral \Chlo"ral\, n. [Chlorine + alcohol.]
  • 1. (Chem.) A colorless oily liquid, CCl3.CHO, of a pungent odor and harsh taste, obtained by the action of chlorine upon ordinary or ethyl alcohol. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Med.) Chloral hydrate. [1913 Webster]