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ethchlorvynol

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eth⋅chlor⋅vy⋅nol

  [eth-klawr-vahyn-l, -klohr-]
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–noun Pharmacology.
a colorless to yellow, pungent, aromatic liquid, C7H9ClO, used as a hypnotic and sedative, esp. in the short-term management of insomnia.
Origin:
eth(yl) + chlor(o)- + v(in)y(l) + (carbin)ol
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Main Entry: eth·chlor·vy·nol
Pronunciation: eth-'klor-v&-"nol, -"nOl
Function: noun
: a pungent liquid alcoholC7H9ClO derived from methanol and used especially as a mild hypnotic —see PLACIDYL
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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