Associations to the word «Sulfonamide»

Wiktionary

SULFONAMIDE, noun. (chemistry) Any amide of a sulfonic acid RS(=O)2NR'2.
SULFONAMIDE, noun. (pharmaceutical drug) Any of a group of antibiotics; a sulfa drug.

Dictionary definition

SULFONAMIDE, noun. Antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA.

Wise words

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