Pronunciations (4)
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/ˈdap.səʊn/
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- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈdæpˌsoʊn/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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ˈdap.səʊn
Pronunciation notes
- GB
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ˈdæpˌsoʊn
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- US
Noun
A bacteriostatic antimicrobial agent 4-[(4-aminobenzene)sulfonyl]aniline (C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S) used in the treatment of leprosy and a chronic form of dermatitis.
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Noun
antibacterial drug used to treat leprosy and some kinds of skin diseases
- Broader terms