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penicillin

noun

any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases

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Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn

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noun

  1. any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases

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