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Meaning of ampicillin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌæm.pɪˈsɪl.ɪn

Definitions

A semisynthetic form of penicillin C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₄S that is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and is used to treat infections of the urinary, respiratory, and intestinal tracts.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Čeština ampicilin
Suomi ampisilliini
Polski ampicylina
Português ampicilina

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

ampiroxicam AMPK amplang ample amplectant amplection

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