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ethyl chloride

noun

Definition of ETHYL CHLORIDE

:  a colorless pungent flammable gaseous or volatile liquid C2H5Cl used especially as a topical anesthetic
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First Known Use of ETHYL CHLORIDE

1869
Medical Dictionary

ethyl chloride

noun

Medical Definition of ETHYL CHLORIDE

:  a colorless pungent flammable gaseous or volatile liquid C2H5Cl used especially as a topical anesthetic

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