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halothane

[ hal-uh-theyn ]

noun

, Pharmacology.
  1. a colorless liquid, C 2 HBrClF 3 , used as an inhalant for general anesthesia.


halothane

/ ˈhæləʊˌθeɪn /

noun

  1. a colourless volatile slightly soluble liquid with an odour resembling that of chloroform; 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane: a general anaesthetic. Formula: CF 3 CHBrCl


halothane

/ hălə-thān′ /

  1. A colorless nonflammable liquid, C 2 HBrClF 3 , used as an inhalant anesthetic.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of halothane1

1955–60; halo- + -thane, as in fluothane

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Word History and Origins

Origin of halothane1

C20: from halo- + -thane, as in methane

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