methenamine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /mɪˈθiː.nə.miːn/
- /mɪˈθiː.nəm.ɪn/
Etymology
Etymology tree French méthylène English meth(yl)ene Egyptian jmnbor. Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓́μμων (Ắmmōn)bor. Latin Ammōn Latin ammoniacusder. English ammonia Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ine English amine English -amine English methenamine From meth(yl)ene + -amine.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The compound hexamethylenetetramine when used as a urinary antiseptic.
- (countable, uncountable) Synonym of methenamine silver.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| urotropin | alternative | lexicographic | |
| urotropine | alternative | lexicographic | |
| methenamines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |