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Answer for the clue "Derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth ", 10 letters:
nitrofuran

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n. A class of drug, derived from furan, used to inhibit bacterial growth.

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n. derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth

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Nitrofurans are a class of drugs typically used as antibiotics or antimicrobials . The defining structural component is a furan ring with a nitro group . Members of this class of drugs include: Antibacterials (antibiotics) Difurazone (also known as Nitrovin) ...