benzocaine
benzocaine · benzocaines
benzokaina
A local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain relieverA local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever.
US/ˈbɛn.zəˌkeɪn/
Translations
1 languagesMeaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A local anesthetic commonly used as a topical pain reliever.
More definitions
- a white crystalline ester used as a local anesthetic
Forms
plural: benzocaines| Singular | benzocaine |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a white crystalline ester used as a local anesthetic:ethyl aminobenzoate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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