Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of something that might make you feel less during a procedure.
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????? is a volatile, highly flammable liquid used as an anesthetic and solvent.
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The clue uses 'number' in the sense of something that numbs, rather than a numerical value. ????? is a chemical compound known for its anesthetic properties, which can numb pain. It was discovered in the 1500s and later used as an anesthetic in surgeries.
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Substance used like chloroform, Thin air, so to speak, Old-timey dental anesthetic, Early anesthetic, Old anesthetic
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