phenacetin (fɪˈnæsɪtɪn
)
Definitions
noun
- a white crystalline solid formerly used in medicine to relieve pain and fever. Because
of its kidney toxicity it has been superseded by paracetamol. Formula:
CH3CONHC6H4OC2H5 Also called: acetophenetidin
Word Origin
C19: from phenetidine + acetyl + -in
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