Urethane

Full definition of urethane

Noun

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

Synonyms

• ethyl carbamate

Related terms

• polyurethane