nitrofuran

/ˌnaɪtrəˈfɑːrən/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of synthetic antibacterial agent, used as a veterinary medicine and in the treatment of certain bacterial infections.

“The veterinarian prescribed a nitrofuran antibiotic to treat the dog’s bacterial infection.”

Synonyms

  • furazolidone
  • nitrofurantoin

Antonyms

  • antibacterial agent
  • antibiotic-resistant bacteria