methoxyflurane

methoxyflurane
\\meˌthäksēˈflu̇(ə)rˌān\ noun (-s)
Etymology: meth- + oxy- + fluor- + ethane
: a potent nonexplosive inhalational general anesthetic C3H4Cl2F2O

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/me thok'see floor"ayn/, n. Pharm.
a potent substance, C3H4Cl2F2O, used as an analgesic in minor surgical procedures and less frequently as a general anesthetic.
[1960-65; METHOXY- + FLU(O)R- + (ETH)ANE]

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