nitrofuran

[ nī′trō-fyur′ăn′, -fyu-răn′ ]

n.

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

Nearby words

nitrobenzene, nitroblue tetrazolium test, nitrocellulose, nitrochloroform, nitrocotton, nitrofuran, nitrofurantoin, nitrogelatin, nitrogen, nitrogen balance, nitrogen base

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Science definitions for nitrofuran

nitrofuran

[ nī′trō-fyur′ăn′ ]

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

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