disulfiram en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /daɪˈsʌl.fəˌɹæm/ (General-American)
- /dʌɪˈsʌl.fɪ.ɹæm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of disulfide + thiuram.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A synthetic compound (trademark Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholics to make drinking alcohol produce unpleasant after-effects.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| disulfirams | Number=Plur | lexicographic |