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methoxyflurane

meth·ox·y·flu·rane
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [me-thok-see-floo r-eyn]
    • /mɛˌθɒk siˈflʊər eɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [me-thok-see-floo r-eyn]
    • /mɛˌθɒk siˈflʊər eɪn/

Definitions of methoxyflurane word

  • noun methoxyflurane a potent substance, C 3 H 4 Cl 2 F 2 O, used as an analgesic in minor surgical procedures and less frequently as a general anesthetic. 1
  • noun methoxyflurane a compound, C3H4Cl2F2O, that was formerly used as an inhalational anaesthetic but was withdrawn due to adverse effects to the kidneys 0
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Origin of methoxyflurane

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; methoxy- + flu(o)r- + (eth)ane

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Parts of speech for Methoxyflurane

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methoxyflurane popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% 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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