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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INTUITIVELY

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