sulphamide

/ˈsʌlfæmeɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a compound of a sulphonamide group and an organic radical, used as an antibacterial agent.

“The patient was prescribed sulphamide to treat her bacterial infection.”

2. noun

a compound used in the synthesis of other sulphonamide compounds.

“The chemist worked with sulphamide to create a new antibacterial medication.”

Synonyms

  • antibacterial
  • sulfonamide

Antonyms

  • bacterial stimulant