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- [spek-tuh-noh-mahy-sin]
- /ˌspɛk tə noʊˈmaɪ sɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spek-tuh-noh-mahy-sin]
- /ˌspɛk tə noʊˈmaɪ sɪn/
Definitions of spectinomycin word
- noun spectinomycin an antibiotic drug, C 1 4 H 2 4 N 2 O 7 , produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces spectabilis, used in the treatment of susceptible gonorrhea. 1
- noun spectinomycin an antibiotic drug 0
- noun spectinomycin an antibiotic, C14H24N2O7, made synthetically or obtained from an actinomycete (Streptomyces spectabilis) and used esp. in treating cases of gonorrhea that are resistant to penicillin 0
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Origin of spectinomycin
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; blend of New Latin spectabilis a specific epithet (literally, visible; see spectacle, -able) and actinomycin
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spectinomycin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.
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