English Explanatory Dictionary

thiabendazole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound with anthelmintic properties, derived from thiazole and used chiefly to treat infestation with intestinal nematodes.

Pronunciation

/ˌθʌɪ.əˈbɛn.də.zəʊl/ /ˌθaɪ.əˈbɛn.dəˌzoʊl/

Word forms

thiabendazole thiabendazoles TBZ

Etymology

From thiazole + benzene + imidazole.

Synonyms

E233 when used as a food preservative
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