urethan

/ˈjʊrəθæn/
noun
  1. A chemical compound used in making plastics, pesticides, and medicines; also known as ethyl carbamate.
    • The lab technician carefully measured the urethan for the experiment.
    • Scientists studied the effects of urethan on laboratory animals.
    • Urethan is an important ingredient in some industrial coatings.
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