clorazepate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A benzodiazepine tranquilizer taken orally in the form of its dipotassium salt C₁₆H₁₀ClKN₂O₃·KOH to treat anxiety, partial seizures, and acute alcohol withdrawal.

Pronunciation

/klɔɹˈæz.əˌpeɪt/

Word forms

clorazepate

Etymology

From chlor- + -azepate (“diazepam derivative”).

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