chloral hydrate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌklɔɹˌæl ˈhaɪˌdɹeɪt/ (General-American)
- /ˌklɔː.ɹæl ˈhʌɪ.dɹeɪt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From chloral + hydrate.
Meanings
- (uncountable) An organic compound with the chemical formula C₂H₃Cl₃O₂, used as a sedative and hypnotic drug and as a laboratory reagent and precursor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chloralhydrate | alternative | lexicographic |