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halothane

Pronunciation: /ˈhalə(ʊ)θeɪn/

Definition of halothane

noun

[mass noun] Medicine

a volatile synthetic organic compound used as a general anaesthetic.
- Chemical formula: CF₃CHBrCl

Origin:

1950s: blend of halogen and ethane

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Definition of halothane in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

halogenate
halon
haloperidol
halophile
halophyte
halothane
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Halsey, William Frederick
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