halothane

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(halə thān′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
hal•o•thane  (halə thān′),USA pronunciation n. [Pharm.]
  1. Drugsa colorless liquid, C2HBrClF3, used as an inhalant for general anesthesia.
  • halo- + -thane, as in fluothane 1955–60

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