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CCl3CHO

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.

  2. (Med.) Chloral hydrate.