# sevoflurane

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌsiː.vəˈflʊɹˌeɪn/

## Definitions
1. A sweet-smelling, non-flammable, highly fluorinated methyl isopropyl ether used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.

## Etymology
From sev(en) + -o- + -flurane (“halogenated compound”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sevoflurane