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nalidixic acid

/ˌnæl.ɪˌdɪk.sɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.34 in modern English

Syllables
nalidix-i-c acid
IPA
/ˌnæl.ɪˌdɪk.sɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
26
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A synthetic quinolone antibacterial which inhibits the multiplication of bacteria, used to treat genitourinary infections.

Uncountable

Etymology

From na(phtha)l(ene) + (pyr)idi(ne) + (carbo)x(yl)ic acid.

Usage

Derived Forms

nalidixate

Synonyms

neggram

Rhymes With

acid placid flaccid hydrochloric acid antacid tranexamic acid zoledronic acid pyruvic acid subacid mycophenolic acid ricinoleic acid orotic acid

Questions

How do you pronounce nalidixic acid?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌnæl.ɪˌdɪk.sɪk ˈæs.ɪd/.
What does nalidixic acid mean?
A synthetic quinolone antibacterial which inhibits the multiplication of bacteria, used to treat genitourinary infections.
Where does nalidixic acid come from?
From na(phtha)l(ene) + (pyr)idi(ne) + (carbo)x(yl)ic acid.

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