nitrofuran

American

[nahy-troh-fyoor-an] / ˌnaɪ troʊˈfjʊrˌæn /

noun

a compound containing a nitro-substituted furan ring, many of which are used as antimicrobials.

nitrofuran Scientific

/ nī′trō-fyr′ăn′ /

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

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nitrofurans

plural

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nitrofuran

Last year traces of the banned drug nitrofuran, which is dangerous to humans, were found by European Union inspectors in shrimp from Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

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