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furazolidone

fu·ra·zol·i·done
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fyoo r-uh-zol-i-dohn]
    • /ˌfyʊər əˈzɒl ɪˌdoʊn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fyoo r-uh-zol-i-dohn]
    • /ˌfyʊər əˈzɒl ɪˌdoʊn/

Definitions of furazolidone word

  • noun furazolidone a nitrofuran, C 8 H 7 N 3 O 5 , that is used in the treatment of giardiasis, and bacterial gastroenteritis and dysentery. 1
  • noun furazolidone an antibiotic drug used in the treatment of diarrhoea and enteritis 0
  • noun furazolidone An antibacterial agent used to treat diarrhoea and enteritis caused by bacteria or protozoan infections. 0

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Origin of furazolidone

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; probably fur(anyl) + (ox)azolid(in)one, two of its chemical components

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Parts of speech for Furazolidone

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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furazolidone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

furazolidone usage trend in Literature

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