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