What does "thiabendazole" mean?

A synthetic compound with anthelmintic properties, derived from thiazole and used chiefly to treat infestation with intestinal nematodes.

What is a synonym for "thiabendazole"?

Common synonyms include: e233, e233 when used as a food preservative.

Pronounced //ˌθʌɪ.əˈbɛn.də.zəʊl//.

//ˌθʌɪ.əˈbɛn.də.zəʊl// noun

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Noun

1
A synthetic compound with anthelmintic properties, derived from thiazole and used chiefly to treat infestation with intestinal nematodes.
2
an antifungal agent and anthelmintic wordnet

From thiazole + benzene + imidazole.

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