volatile anesthetic


vol·a·tile an·es·thet·ic

a liquid anesthetic that at room temperature volatilizes to a vapor, which, when inhaled, is capable of producing general anesthesia.
See also: anesthetic vapor.

vol·a·tile an·es·thet·ic

(volă-til anes-thetik) Liquid anesthetic that volatilizes to a vapor at room temperature and, when inhaled, is capable of producing general anesthesia.