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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hal-uh-theyn]
- /ˈhæl əˌθeɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hal-uh-theyn]
- /ˈhæl əˌθeɪn/
Definitions of halothane word
- noun halothane a colorless liquid, C 2 HBrClF 3 , used as an inhalant for general anesthesia. 1
- noun halothane a colourless volatile slightly soluble liquid with an odour resembling that of chloroform; 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane: a general anaesthetic. Formula: CF3CHBrCl 0
- noun halothane a nonexplosive liquid, CF3CHBrCl, whose vapor is inhaled to produce general anesthesia 0
- noun halothane (organic chemistry) The halogenated hydrocarbon 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane that is used as an inhalational general anaesthetic. 0
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Origin of halothane
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
1955-60; halo- + -thane, as in fluothane
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Parts of speech for Halothane
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halothane popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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