chloral hydrate

British  

noun

1. a colourless crystalline soluble solid produced by the reaction of chloral with water and used as a sedative and hypnotic; 2,2,2-trichloro-1,1-ethanediol. Formula: CCl 3 CH(OH) 2

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Example Sentences

And the hospital had prescribed the maximum dose of chloral hydrate for the other child, allowing additional doses if needed.

From Science Magazine

The result was a less expensive mix of three medications — phenobarbital, chloral hydrate and morphine sulfate.

From The Guardian

The result was a less-expensive mix of three medications - phenobarbital, chloral hydrate and morphine sulfate.

From Washington Times

A new test for chloral hydrate has been devised by Frank Ogston, namely, yellow sulphide of ammonium.

From Project Gutenberg

She then told him she wanted the sleeping agent chloral hydrate, according to the testimony.

From Seattle Times