Associations to the word «Urethane»

Wiktionary

URETHANE, noun. (organic compound) (uncountable) A white crystalline organic compound, ethyl-carbamate, NH2COOC2H5, used in the synthesis of other organic compounds.
URETHANE, noun. (organic chemistry) (countable) Any compound of having this general structure.
URETHANE, noun. (informal) Polyurethane.

Dictionary definition

URETHANE, noun. An ester of carbamic acid.

Wise words

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