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sulphanilamide.

The amide of sulphanilic acid, used to treat streptococcal infections; the parent compound of the sulphonamides.

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noun/sʌlfəˈnɪləmaɪd/
  1. The amide of sulphanilic acid, used to treat streptococcal infections; the parent compound of the sulphonamides.

    UK · countable · uncountable
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From sulphanilic amide.

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