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terbinafine

/tɚˈbɪn.əˌfin/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.44 in modern English

Syllables
terbinafine
IPA
/tɚˈbɪn.əˌfin/
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A synthetic allylamine antifungal drug that is highly lipophilic, used in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₂₅N·HCl orally in the treatment of onychomycosis and topically in the treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and athlete's foot.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Probably from ter(t-)b(utyl) + -yne + naph(thalene) + -ine.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /tɚˈbɪn.əˌfin/

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

naftifine

Synonyms

lamisil

Questions

How do you pronounce terbinafine?
The recorded pronunciation is /tɚˈbɪn.əˌfin/.
What does terbinafine mean?
A synthetic allylamine antifungal drug that is highly lipophilic, used in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₂₅N·HCl orally in the treatment of onychomycosis and topically in the treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and athlete's foot.
Where does terbinafine come from?
Probably from ter(t-)b(utyl) + -yne + naph(thalene) + -ine.

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