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disulfiram

di·sul·fi·ram

UK/dʌɪˈsʌl.fɪ.ɹæm/ US/daɪˈsʌl.fəˌɹæm/ uncommon

noun

1.

a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested

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Origin

Blend of disulfide + thiuram.

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