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- [rahy-buh-vahy-rin]
- /ˈraɪ bəˌvaɪ rɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rahy-buh-vahy-rin]
- /ˈraɪ bəˌvaɪ rɪn/
Definitions of ribavirin word
- noun ribavirin a synthetic compound, C 8 H 1 2 N 4 O 5 , active against several DNA and RNA viruses. 1
- noun ribavirin an antiviral drug used against many viruses such as influenza, and, in combination with other drugs, hepatitis C 0
- noun ribavirin a synthetic, broad-spectrum antiviral drug, C8H12N4O5 0
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Origin of ribavirin
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
1965-70; probably by shortening and alteration of ribofuranosyl, a component of its chemical name (see ribose, furan, -ose2, -yl) + vir(us) + -in2
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Parts of speech for Ribavirin
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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ribavirin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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