English Explanatory Dictionary

sevoflurane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sweet-smelling, non-flammable, highly fluorinated methyl isopropyl ether used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.

Pronunciation

/ˌsiː.vəˈflʊɹˌeɪn/

Word forms

sevoflurane

Etymology

From sev(en) + -o- + -flurane (“halogenated compound”).

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