clorazepate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /klɔɹˈæz.əˌpeɪt/ (General-American)
Etymology
From chlor- + -azepate (“diazepam derivative”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A benzodiazepine tranquilizer taken orally in the form of its dipotassium salt C₁₆H₁₀ClKN₂O₃·KOH to treat anxiety, partial seizures, and acute alcohol withdrawal.