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lidocaine

/ˈlaɪ.dəˌkeɪn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.54 in modern English

Syllables
li-do-caine
IPA
/ˈlaɪ.dəˌkeɪn/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A crystalline compound, C₁₄H₂₂N₂O, that is used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic and as an antiarrhythmic agent.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From (acetani)lid(e) + -o- + -caine, from cocaine.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈlaɪ.dəˌkeɪn/
  • British English: /ˈlɪd.ə(ʊ).keɪn/

Usage

Inflected Forms

lidocaines (plural)

Derived Forms

etidocaine

Phrases

lidocaine hydrochloride

Frequently Paired Words

denatonium

Synonyms

lignocaine xylocaine

Questions

How do you pronounce lidocaine?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlaɪ.dəˌkeɪn/.
What does lidocaine mean?
A crystalline compound, C₁₄H₂₂N₂O, that is used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic and as an antiarrhythmic agent.
Where does lidocaine come from?
From (acetani)lid(e) + -o- + -caine, from cocaine.

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