nitrazepam
/ (naɪˈtreɪzɪˌpæm, naɪˈtræz-) /
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noun
a synthetic chemical compound belonging to the benzodiazepine group of drugs; a minor tranquillizer used mainly in sleeping tablets, such as Mogadon. Formula: C 15 H 11 N 3 O 3
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Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?
Word Origin for nitrazepam
C20: from nitro- + -azepam; see diazepam
Words nearby nitrazepam
nitramino, nitramino group, nitrate, nitrate film, nitratine, nitrazepam, nitre, nitric, nitric acid, nitric bacteria, nitric oxide
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