sulphanilamide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The amide of sulphanilic acid, used to treat streptococcal infections; the parent compound of the sulphonamides.

Pronunciation

/sʌlfəˈnɪləmaɪd/

Word forms

sulphanilamide sulphanilamides sulfanilamide

Etymology

From sulphanilic amide.

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