thiabendazole
nounUK /ˌθʌɪ.əˈbɛn.də.zəʊl/ · US /ˌθaɪ.əˈbɛn.dəˌzoʊl/
Etymology From thiazole + benzene + imidazole.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A synthetic compound with anthelmintic properties, derived from thiazole and used chiefly to treat infestation with intestinal nematodes.
- Synonyms
- E233 when used as a food preservative