Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

diclofenac

/daɪˈkloʊ.fəˌnæk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.97 in modern English

Syllables: di-clofenac
IPA: /daɪˈkloʊ.fəˌnæk/

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A painkiller having the chemical formula C₁₄H₁₁Cl₂NO₂

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"A study by Merck of its pain reliever Arcoxia showed similar risks of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems compared with another painkiller, diclofenac, federal reviewers said in an analysis made public Tuesday."

Etymology

From the systematic name 2-(2-(2,6-dichlorophenylamino)phenyl)acetic acid.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

diclofenac epolamine

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce diclofenac?: The recorded pronunciation is /daɪˈkloʊ.fəˌnæk/.
What does diclofenac mean?: A painkiller having the chemical formula C₁₄H₁₁Cl₂NO₂
Where does diclofenac come from?: From the systematic name 2-(2-(2,6-dichlorophenylamino)phenyl)acetic acid.

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