nitrofuran en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Egyptian nṯrjder. Semiticbor. Ancient Greek νῐ́τρον (nĭ́tron) English nitro- English furfural English -an English furan English nitrofuran From nitro- + furan.
Meanings
- A class of drug, derived from furan, used to inhibit bacterial growth.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nitrofurans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (1)
ru нитрофура́н (Translations)