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- US Pronunciation
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- [ney-li-dik-sik, ney-]
- /ˈneɪ lɪˈdɪk sɪk, ˌneɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ney-li-dik-sik, ney-]
- /ˈneɪ lɪˈdɪk sɪk, ˌneɪ-/
Definitions of nalidixic acid words
- noun nalidixic acid a substance, C 1 2 H 1 2 N 2 O 3 , that has antibacterial activity against many susceptible Gram-negative organisms, especially used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. 1
- noun nalidixic acid a synthetic antibiotic used to treat infections of the urinary tract. Formula: C12H12N2O3 0
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Origin of nalidixic acid
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; by shortening and rearrangement of naphthyridine and carboxylic acid, components of its chemical name
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nalidixic acid popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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