Word Meaning

urethane definition and meaning

n. A white crystalline substance, NH2.CO.OC2H5, produced by the action of ammonia on ethyl carbonate. It is used somewhat in medicine as a hypnotic. By extension, any one of the series of related substances of which urethane proper is the type.

Crossword clues for urethane

- A compound used in making pesticides
- Synthetic compound