A nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia

• Used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures

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n. a nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures

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n. (context organic compound English) The halogenated hydrocarbon ''2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane'' that is used as an inhalational general anaesthetic

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Halothane (trademarked as Fluothane ) is a general anesthetic that is inhaled. Its IUPAC name is 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane . It is the only inhalational anesthetic containing bromine . It is colorless and pleasant-smelling, but unstable in ...