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Definitions for urethane
ˈyʊər əˌθeɪnure·thane
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Princeton's WordNet
urethanenoun
an ester of carbamic acid
Wiktionary
urethanenoun
A white crystalline organic compound, ethyl-carbamate, NHCOOCH, used in the synthesis of other organic compounds.
urethanenoun
Any compound of having this general structure.
urethanenoun
Polyurethane.
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urethane
Urethane, also known as ethyl carbamate, is an organic compound that is typically used in the production of polymers. It is an ester derived from carbamic acid and has the chemical formula C3H7NO2. It comes in the form of a colorless crystalline substance and can be obtained from various chemical reactions. In industry, it is commonly used in the manufacturing of adhesives, sealants, paints, varnishes, and other products. While it has various practical applications, urethane is also a potential carcinogen, meaning it may cause cancer after long term exposure.
Webster Dictionary
Urethanenoun
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
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Urethane
A colorless and odorless, crystalline compound that emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition. Urethan is mainly used in the production of amino resins, but is also used in the manufacture of pesticides, fumigants, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Exposure to urethan can affect the central nervous system, liver and can cause bone marrow suppression. Urethan is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Urethane
Antineoplastic agent that is also used as a veterinary anesthetic. It has also been used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Urethane is suspected to be a carcinogen.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of urethane in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of urethane in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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