nitrofuran

noun

ni·​tro·​fu·​ran ˌnī-trō-ˈfyu̇r-ˌan 

-fyu̇-ˈran

: any of several nitro derivatives of furan used as bacteria-inhibiting agents

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

nitrofuran

noun

ni·​tro·​fu·​ran ˌnī-trō-ˈfyu̇(ə)r-ˌan, -fyu̇-ˈran 

: any of several derivatives of furan that contain a nitro group and are used as bacteria-inhibiting agents