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Phenacetin

/fɪˈnæsətɪn/ · noun

Meaning

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

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  1. Any of a class of analgesic and antipyretic drugs derived from acetanilide.
  2. (pharmacology) A specific antipyretic drug, also called acetophenetidin, with the formula C₁₀H₁₃NO₂.

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What does phenacetin mean?

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

What is a synonym for phenacetin?

Common synonyms include acetophenetidin, acetphenetidin.

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How do you use phenacetin in a sentence?

Use phenacetin where its definition matches the intended context.

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