Urethane (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Chemistry.
  1. any derivative of carbamic acid having the formula CH2NO2R.
  2. a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder, C3H7NO2: used chiefly as a solvent, in organic synthesis, as a fungicide and pesticide, and formerly in cancer treatment.
noun
  1. short for polyurethane
  2. another name for ethyl carbamate
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