sulfa meaning

UK US /ˈsʌlfə/ 2 syllables

sulfa (noun): antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA.

Definition of sulfa

  1. antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA

    Synonyms: sulfa drug, sulpha, sulfonamide

    Type of: antibacterial

    Kinds: sulfacetamide, sulfadiazine, sulfamethazine, sulfamethoxazole, sulfanilamide, sulfapyridine, sulfisoxazole, Thiosulfil

How to pronounce sulfa

sulfa is pronounced /ˈsʌlfə/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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