English Explanatory Dictionary

disulfiram

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound (trademark Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholics to make drinking alcohol produce unpleasant after-effects.

Pronunciation

/dʌɪˈsʌl.fɪ.ɹæm/ /daɪˈsʌl.fəˌɹæm/

Word forms

disulfiram disulfirams

Etymology

Blend of disulfide + thiuram.

Derived words

disulfiram effect
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