nitrofuran


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ni·tro·fu·ran

 (nī′trō-fyo͝or′ăn′, -fyo͝o-răn′)
n.
Any of several drugs derived from furan that are used to inhibit bacterial growth.
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nitrofuran

(ˌnaɪtrəʊˈfjʊəræn)
n
(Chemistry) chem an antibacterial drug that is a nitro derivative of furan
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Noun1.nitrofuran - derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth
Macrodantin, nitrofurantoin - derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract
furan, furane, furfuran - a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon
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