hydantoin

[ hahy-dan-toh-in ]

nounPharmacology.
  1. a colorless, needlelike, crystalline compound, C3H4N2O2, used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical substances and resins.

Origin of hydantoin

1
First recorded in 1865–70; hyd(rogen) + (all)antoin

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British Dictionary definitions for hydantoin

hydantoin

/ (haɪˈdæntəʊɪn) /


noun
  1. a colourless odourless crystalline compound present in beet molasses: used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and synthetic resins. Formula: C 3 H 4 N 2 O 2

Origin of hydantoin

1
C20: from hyd (rogen + all) antoin product occurring in allantoic fluid

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