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methacetin

[ meth-uh-seet-n ]

noun

, Pharmacology.
  1. a white, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 9 H 1 1 NO 2 , used for relieving pain and reducing or preventing fever.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of methacetin1

Probably earlier than 1960–65; meth- + acet- + -in 2

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