Meaning of sulphanilamide | Babel Free
/sʌlfəˈnɪləmaɪd/Definitions
The amide of sulphanilic acid, used to treat streptococcal infections; the parent compound of the sulphonamides.
UK, countable, uncountable
Examples
“Gerhard Domagk discovered that the red dye Prontosil is active against streptococcal infections in mice and humans. Soon afterward French workers showed that its active antibacterial agent is sulphanilamide.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.