Sulfonamide
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sulfonamide is a noun meaning (chemistry) Any amide of a sulfonic acid RS(=O)₂NR'₂.
Meaning
(chemistry) Any amide of a sulfonic acid RS(=O)₂NR'₂.
More Meanings
- (pharmacology) Any of a group of antibiotics; a sulfa drug
Word Forms
- sulfonamides
- sulphonamide
Synonyms for sulfonamide
Depending on context, synonyms include sulfa, sulpha.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sulfa, sulpha, toluene, aminobenzene, sulfonide, sulfonimidamide.
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