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nitrochloroform

/ˌnaɪ.trəʊˈklɔː.rə.fɔːm/

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noun

/ˌnaɪ.trəʊˈklɔː.rə.fɔːm/C2formaltechnical
  • ruТяжелое бесцветное нерастворимое жидкое соединение, вызывающее слезотечение и рвоту, исторически использовавшееся в качестве пестицида и слезоточивого газа.

A heavy, colorless, insoluble liquid compound that causes tearing and vomiting, historically used as a pesticide and as a tear gas agent.

uncountable

  1. Chemical compoundC2formalscientific

    A heavy, colorless, insoluble liquid compound that causes tearing and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as a tear gas agent.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • Nitrochloroform was historically used as a chemical weapon during World War I.
    • The laboratory stored nitrochloroform in a sealed container due to its toxicity.
    • Exposure to nitrochloroform can cause severe eye irritation and respiratory distress.

    Synonymschloropicrin