First Known Use: 1957
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halothane
noun hal·o·thane \ˈha-lə-ˌthān\
Definition of HALOTHANE
: a potent inhalational anesthetic C2HBrClF3 that is nonexplosive and nonflammable
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Origin of HALOTHANE
halo- + ethane
Medical Dictionary
halothane
noun halo·thane \ˈhal-ə-ˌthān\
Medical Definition of HALOTHANE
: a nonexplosive inhalational anesthetic C2HBrClF3
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