sulphamid

/ˈsʌlfəmaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of compound containing a sulphamoyl group, used as an intermediate in the synthesis of some pharmaceuticals.

“The chemist used sulphamides to develop the new antibiotic.”

Synonyms

  • pharmaceutical intermediate
  • sulphamoyl compound

Antonyms

  • antibiotic
  • pharmaceutical