English Explanatory Dictionary

-curium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Used to form names of curare-like substances, neuromuscular blocking agents with rigid structure.

Pronunciation

/ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əm/ /ˈkjʊɹ.i.əm/

Word forms

-curium

Etymology

From cur(are) + -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

Related words

-curonium
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