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NITROFURAN
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("nitrofuran" is a kind of...):
furan; furane; furfuran (a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon)
Holonyms ("nitrofuran" is a substance of...):
Macrodantin; nitrofurantoin (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)
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