Divinyl Ether (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless volatile highly flammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Divinyl ether was a widely used anesthetic in the early 20th century due to its potent analgesic properties.
- The use of divinyl ether as an inhalation anesthetic has largely been discontinued due to its high flammability and risk of explosion.
- Divinyl ether was first synthesized in the late 19th century and quickly gained popularity as a surgical anesthetic.
- The pungent smell of divinyl ether was often associated with the operating rooms of the past, where it was used to induce unconsciousness in patients.
- Due to its highly volatile nature, divinyl ether required specialized equipment and handling to minimize the risk of accidents.