methenamine
methenamine · methenamines
The compound hexamethylenetetramine when used as a urinary antisepticThe compound hexamethylenetetramine when used as a urinary antiseptic.
/mɪˈθiː.nə.miːn/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The compound hexamethylenetetramine when used as a urinary antiseptic.
(countable, uncountable)Synonym of methenamine silver.
More definitions
- antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections
Origin
Egyptian jmnbor.Egyptian jmnbor.
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Forms
plural: methenaminesSynonyms
3 synonymsmethenamine silver
Close in meaning
- antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections:MandelamineUrex
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable