nitrofuran
noun
ni·tro·fu·ran ˌnī-trō-ˈfyu̇r-ˌan 
-fyu̇-ˈran
: any of several nitro derivatives of furan used as bacteria-inhibiting agents
Word History
First Known Use
1930, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
nitrofuran
noun
ni·tro·fu·ran ˌnī-trō-ˈfyu̇(ə)r-ˌan, -fyu̇-ˈran
: any of several derivatives of furan that contain a nitro group and are used as bacteria-inhibiting agents