ethchlorvynol

American  

[eth-klawr-vahyn-l, -klohr-] / ˌɛθ klɔrˈvaɪn l, -kloʊr- /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a colorless to yellow, pungent, aromatic liquid, C 7 H 9 ClO, used as a hypnotic and sedative, especially in the short-term management of insomnia.

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Etymology

Origin of ethchlorvynol

eth(yl) + chlor(o)- ² + v(in)y(l) + (carbin)ol