First Known Use: 1884
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antipyrine
noun an·ti·py·rine \-ˈpī-ˌrēn\
Definition of ANTIPYRINE
: an analgesic and antipyretic C11H12N2O formerly widely used but now largely replaced in oral use by less toxic substances (as aspirin)
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Origin of ANTIPYRINE
from Antipyrine, a trademark
Medical Dictionary
antipyrine
noun an·ti·py·rine \-ˈpī(ə)r-ˌēn\
Medical Definition of ANTIPYRINE
: an analgesic and antipyretic C11H12N2O formerly widely used but now largely replaced in oral use by less toxic drugs (as aspirin)—called also phenazone
Variants of ANTIPYRINE
an·ti·py·rine also an·ti·py·rin \-ən\
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