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nalidixic acid

na·li·dix·ic ac·id
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ney-li-dik-sik, ney-]
    • /ˈneɪ lɪˈdɪk sɪk, ˌneɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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