English Explanatory Dictionary

pralidoxime

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An oxime used in conjunction with atropine to combat poisoning by organophosphates or acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (nerve agents).

Pronunciation

/ˌpɹæl.ɪˈdɒk.siːm/ /ˌpɹæl.əˈdɑkˌsiːm/

Word forms

pralidoxime

Etymology

Blend of pyridine + aldoxime.

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