urethane Meaning & Definition
What Does Urethane Mean?
As a noun, urethane means A white crystalline organic compound, ethyl-carbamate, NH2COOC2H5, used in the synthesis of other organic compounds. It can also mean Any compound consisting of this general structure. As a verb, it means Synonym of polyurethane.
Urethane in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ethyl carbamate |
| Plural | urethanes |
| Verb forms | urethanes, urethaning, urethaned |
Urethane Definition (Noun)
- A white crystalline organic compound, ethyl-carbamate, NH2COOC2H5, used in the synthesis of other organic compounds.
- Any compound consisting of this general structure.
- Polyurethane.
Urethane as a Verb
- Synonym of polyurethane.
Synonyms of Urethane
Urethane synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
urethane (countable and uncountable, plural urethanes)
urethane (third-person singular simple present urethanes, present participle urethaning, simple past and past participle urethaned)
Words That Rhyme With Urethane
Origin of Urethane
From French uréthane, coined (1833) by Jean Baptiste Dumas.[1] Etymonline proposes an apparent decomposition as urée + éther + -ane.[2]
Urethane: Your Questions Answered
Is urethane a noun or a verb?
Urethane is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for urethane?
Words with a similar meaning to urethane include ethyl carbamate. See the full list of urethane synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of urethane?
The plural of urethane is urethanes.
What is the past tense of urethane?
The past tense of urethane is urethaned. The present participle is urethaning.