ethchlorvynol

[eth-klawr-vahyn-l, -klohr-]

noun Pharmacology.

a colorless to yellow, pungent, aromatic liquid, C₇H₉ClO, used as a hypnotic and sedative, especially in the short-term management of insomnia.

Origin:
eth(yl) + chlor(o)- + v(in)y(l) + (carbin)ol

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ethchlorvynol
noun
a mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl)

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