nitrofurantoin

noun

Definition
derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'nitrofurantoin': She showed great nitrofurantoin during the competition.
Synonyms
macrodantin
Etymology
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
6
Consonants
8
Length
14

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