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halothane

Pronunciation: /ˈhæl.ə.θeɪn/

The English word “halothane” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The halogenated hydrocarbon 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane that is used as an inhalational general anaesthetic.

Etymology

Blend of halogen + ethane.

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