chloroform

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Chloroform and bromodichloromethane, often found as byproducts of chlorinated drinking water, were detected above state standards.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2020

Chloroform was historically used as an inhaled anesthetic during surgery but is now used to make other chemicals, including refrigerants, while acetone is a solvent used in paint and nail-polish removers, according to the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2019

Deep Sleep pillow spray, that I love so much my family refers to it Lady Chloroform.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2018

Chloroform, which had been discovered in 1831, had begun to be used to relieve labor pains a few years earlier.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

Chloroform relieved the real pain not referred to in the curse, whereas it had no effect upon the sorrow or physical exertion.

From Sir James Young Simpson and Chloroform (1811-1870) Masters of Medicine by Gordon, Henry Laing