benzofuryl

/ˌbɛnzəˈfʊərɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A pharmaceutical compound with potential anxiolytic and antidepressant effects, now largely obsolete.

“The research team studied the properties of benzofuryl as a potential anxiolytic agent.”

Synonyms

  • benzilate
  • furazolidone

Antonyms

  • anxiogen
  • depressant