nitrofuran

Noun
  1. Derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth (synset 114987773)
    is a type of: furan, furane, furfuran - a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon
    substance meronym: macrodantin, nitrofurantoin - derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract

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