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tribromoethanol

[trahy-broh-moh-eth-uh-nawl, -nol]
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noun Pharmacology.
  1. a white, crystalline powder, C2H3Br3O, used as a basal anesthetic.
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Origin of tribromoethanol

tri- + bromo- + ethanol
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British Dictionary definitions for tribromoethanol

tribromoethanol

noun
  1. a soluble white crystalline compound with a slight aromatic odour, used as a general anaesthetic; 2,2,2-tribromoethanol. Formula: CBr 3 CH 2 OH
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tribromoethanol

(trī-brō′mō-ĕth′ə-nôl′, -nōl′)
n.
  1. A crystalline compound having a slight aromatic odor and taste and used as a basal anesthetic.
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