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nitrofurantoin

noun

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…

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14
Starts with
N
Ends with
N
Contains
IT
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˌnʌɪ.tɹə(ʊ).fjʊˈɹan.təʊ.ɪn

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noun

  1. 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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