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Phenacetin

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /fɪˈnæsətɪn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Phenacetin is a noun meaning Any of a class of analgesic and antipyretic drugs derived from acetanilide.

Meaning

Any of a class of analgesic and antipyretic drugs derived from acetanilide.

More Meanings

  1. (pharmacology) A specific antipyretic drug, also called acetophenetidin, with the formula C₁₀H₁₃NO₂.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include phenacetine, acetanilid, phenalgin, acetanilide, exalgin, aminophenazone.

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