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-flurane

/ˈflʊɹˌeɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
-flu-rane
IPA
/ˈflʊɹˌeɪn/
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of halogenated compounds used as general inhalation anesthetics.

Etymology

From flu(o)r- + -ane.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈflʊɹˌeɪn/
  • British English: /ˈflʊə.ɹeɪn/

Questions

How do you pronounce -flurane?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈflʊɹˌeɪn/.
What does -flurane mean?
Used to form names of halogenated compounds used as general inhalation anesthetics.
Where does -flurane come from?
From flu(o)r- + -ane.

How to pronounce -flurane

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