nitrofuran

[nī′trō-fyur′ăn′, -fyu-răn′]

n.

Any of several drugs derived from furan that are used to inhibit bacterial growth.

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nitrofuran in Science

nitrofuran

[nī′trō-fyur′ăn′]

Any of several drugs derived from furan that are used to inhibit bacterial growth.

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