halothane
noun
hal·o·thane
ˈha-lə-ˌthān 
: a potent inhalational anesthetic C2HBrClF3 that is nonexplosive and nonflammable
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Aerosols, along with gases like halothane, nitrous oxide, butane and more all fit under the umbrella of inhalants, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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halothane
noun
halo·thane
ˈhal-ə-ˌthān
: a nonexplosive inhalational anesthetic C2HBrClF3
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