sulfamine

/ˈsʌlfəmiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of sulfonamide, a synthetic compound used as an antimicrobial agent.

“The doctor prescribed a sulfamine to treat the patient’s bacterial infection.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a person who mines sulfur.

“In the past, the sulfamine was a crucial occupation for the local community.”

Synonyms

  • antimicrobial
  • sulfonamide

Antonyms

  • antibacterial
  • antifungal