antipyrine

/ (ˌæntɪˈpaɪrɪn, -riːn) /

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noun

a drug formerly used to reduce pain and fever. Formula: C 11 H 12 N 2 OAlso called: phenazine

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Words nearby antipyrine

antiproton, antipruritic, antipsychiatry, antipsychotic, antipyretic, antipyrine, antipyrotic, antiq., antiquarian, antiquark, antiquary

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How to use antipyrine in a sentence

He was dosed with antipyrine and quinine, and I advised him to walk as little as possible.
Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 1 (of 2)|Sven Hedin
Mix the tincture of vanilla with the saccharin, add the antipyrine and permit the alcohol to evaporate.
Candy Medication|Bernard Fantus
Mix the antipyrine with the alcoholic solution of saccharin (in a hot mortar if in a hurry) and permit the alcohol to evaporate.
Candy Medication|Bernard Fantus
Nothing; only I had a headache and I took a big dose of antipyrine.
Csar or Nothing|Po Baroja Baroja