sulfonamide
sulfonamide · sulfonamides
Any amide of a sulfonic acid RS₂NR'₂Any amide of a sulfonic acid RS(=O)₂NR'₂
Meaning
2 senses(IUPAC, US)Any amide of a sulfonic acid RS(=O)₂NR'₂
(IUPAC, US)Any of a group of antibiotics; a sulfa drug
More definitions
- antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Egyptian jmnbor.Egyptian jmnbor.
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plural: sulfonamidesSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA:sulfa drugsulfasulpha