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urethane

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u·re·thane  (yr-thn) also u·re·than (-thn)
n.
1. A colorless or white crystalline compound, CO(NH2)OC2H5, used in organic synthesis and formerly as a palliative treatment for leukemia.
2. Any of several esters, other than the ethyl ester, of carbamic acid.
[ur(o)- + eth(yl) + -ane.]
urethane (yr-thn) also urethan  (yr-thn)
A colorless or white crystalline compound used in organic synthesis. Formerly it was also used to relieve symptoms associated with leukemia. Also called ethyl carbamate. Chemical formula: C3H7NO2.
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Noun1.urethane - an ester of carbamic acid
ester - formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water


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