antipyrine

/æntaɪˈpɪraɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A pyrazolone derivative used as an analgesic and antipyretic.

“The patient was given antipyrine to help reduce their fever.”

2. noun

A compound used as a precursor in the synthesis of various pyrazolone derivatives.

“In the laboratory, researchers used antipyrine as a starting material for their experiments.”

Synonyms

  • analgesic
  • antipyretic

Antonyms

  • pyretogen