Sulphanilamide
//sʌlfəˈnɪləmaɪd// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The amide of sulphanilic acid, used to treat streptococcal infections; the parent compound of the sulphonamides. UK, countable, uncountable
"Gerhard Domagk discovered that the red dye Prontosil is active against streptococcal infections in mice and humans. Soon afterward French workers showed that its active antibacterial agent is sulphanilamide."
Example
More examples"Gerhard Domagk discovered that the red dye Prontosil is active against streptococcal infections in mice and humans. Soon afterward French workers showed that its active antibacterial agent is sulphanilamide."
Etymology
From sulphanilic amide.
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