English Explanatory Dictionary

clofazimine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A reddish brown fat-soluble powdered dye C₂₇H₂₂Cl₂N₄ that is a derivative of riminophenazine used especially to treat lepromatous leprosy.

Pronunciation

/kloʊˈfæz.ɪˌmin/

Word forms

clofazimine

Etymology

From chlo(ro)- + ph(en)az(ine) + imine.

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