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Urethane
see synonyms of urethaneNoun
1. urethane
an ester of carbamic acid
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Urethane
see synonyms of urethanenoun
1. short for polyurethane
2. another name for ethyl carbamate
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Urethane
see synonyms of urethane noun
1.
a white, crystalline compound, C3H7NO2, produced by the action of ammonia on ethyl carbonate or by heating urea nitrate and ethyl alcohol: it is used as a hypnotic and sedative, a solvent, etc.
2.
any ester of carbamic acid
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Urethane
see synonyms of urethanen.
1. A colorless or white crystalline compound, CO(NH2)OC2H5, used in organic synthesis and formerly as a palliative treatment for leukemia. Also called ethyl carbamate.
2. Any of several esters, other than the ethyl ester, of carbamic acid.
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