English Explanatory Dictionary

chloroethane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The halogenated hydrocarbon CH₃-CH₂Cl, one used as an anesthetic; it has many industrial applications

Word forms

chloroethane chloroethanes

Etymology

From chloro- + ethane.

Synonyms

ethyl chloride

Derived words

dichloroethane hexachloroethane monochloroethane tetrachloroethane trichloroethane
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