Nitrofuran (Noun)
Meaning
Derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The antibiotic properties of nitrofuran make it an effective treatment for bacterial infections in fish.
- Nitrofuran is commonly used in veterinary medicine to inhibit the growth of bacteria in animal feed.
- The use of nitrofuran as a growth promoter in agriculture has been banned in several countries due to concerns over antibiotic resistance.
- Researchers have been studying the effects of nitrofuran on bacterial growth in aquatic ecosystems.
- Nitrofuran derivatives have shown promise as a potential treatment for bacterial infections in humans.