sulpha

/ˈsʌlfə/

Definitions

1. noun

A salt of sulphuric acid, especially a medication that contains a sulphonamide.

“The doctor prescribed a sulpha antibiotic to treat the patient’s infection.”

2. adjective

Relating to or derived from sulphur or sulphonamides.

“The sulpha compound was used to treat skin conditions.”

Synonyms

  • antibiotic
  • sulphonamide

Antonyms

  • antibacterial
  • antifungal