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Definition of Diethyl ether
1. Noun. A colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic.
Exact synonyms: Divinyl Ether, Ether, Ethoxyethane, Ethyl Ether, Vinyl Ether
Specialized synonyms: Enflurane, Ethrane
Generic synonyms: Inhalation Anaesthetic, Inhalation Anesthetic, Inhalation General Anaesthetic, Inhalation General Anesthetic
Derivative terms: Ethereal, Etherify, Etherize
Specialized synonyms: Enflurane, Ethrane
Generic synonyms: Inhalation Anaesthetic, Inhalation Anesthetic, Inhalation General Anaesthetic, Inhalation General Anesthetic
Derivative terms: Ethereal, Etherify, Etherize
Medical Definition of Diethyl ether
1. CH3CH2OCH2CH3;a flammable, volatile organic solvent used in extraction procedures; formerly widely used as an inhalation anaesthetic; shortcomings include: irritating vapor, slow onset and prolonged recovery phase, explosion hazard. Synonym: ethyl ether, ethyl oxide, sulfuric ether. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Diethyl Ether
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