About The Word Urethane
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Urethane
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What's The Definition Of Urethane?
[n] an ester of carbamic acid
Synonyms | Synonyms for Urethane: Related Terms | Find terms related to Urethane: See Also | ester Urethane In Webster's Dictionary \U*reth"ane\, n. [F. ur['e]thane. See {Urea}; {Ether}.]
(Org. Chem.)
A white crystalline substance, {NH2.COOC2H5}, produced by the
action of ammonia on ethyl carbonate or by heating urea
nitrate and ethyl alcohol. It is used as a hypnotic,
antipyretic, and antispasmodic. Hence, any ester of carbamic
acid.
\U*reth"ane\, n. (Chem.) A white crystalline substance, {NH2.CO.OC2H5}, produced by the action of ammonia on ethyl carbonate. It is used somewhat in medicine as a hypnotic. By extension, any one of the series of related substances of which urethane proper is the type. |
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