German

Noun

Urethane n

1. plural of Urethan

English

Noun

urethane ‎(countable and uncountable, plural urethanes)

1. (organic chemistry, 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