sulphanilamide

British

/ ˌsʌlfəˈnɪləˌmaɪd /

noun

a white odourless crystalline compound formerly used in medicine in the treatment of bacterial infections. Formula: NH 2 C 6 H 4 SO 2 NH 2 See also sulfa drug

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