ethoxyethane


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ethoxyethane

(ɛˌθɒksɪˈiːθeɪn)
n
(Elements & Compounds) the technical name for ether1
[C20: from eth(yl) + oxy-2 + ethane]
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Noun1.ethoxyethane - a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic
diethyl ether, divinyl ether, ethyl ether, vinyl ether, ether
enflurane, Ethrane - a nonflammable liquid (trade name Ethrane) used as an inhalation general anesthetic
inhalation anaesthetic, inhalation anesthetic, inhalation general anaesthetic, inhalation general anesthetic - a gas that produces general anesthesia when inhaled
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