terramycin
noun /,tɛrə'maɪsɪn/
- Definition
- a yellow crystalline antibiotic (trademark Terramycin) obtained from a soil actinomycete; used to treat various bacterial and rickettsial infections
- Example
- The word 'terramycin' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Obsolete
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Vowels
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Length
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