NITROFURAN

nitrofuran

(noun) derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nitrofuran (plural nitrofurans)

A class of drug, derived from furan, used to inhibit bacterial growth.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

20 April 2025

SALAD

(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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