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-oxacin

/ˈɑk.səs.ɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
-oxacin
IPA
/ˈɑk.səs.ɪn/
15
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of nalidixic acid derivatives used as antibacterials.

Etymology

From cinoxacin.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɑk.səs.ɪn/
  • British English: /ˈɒk.səs.ɪn/

Questions

How do you pronounce -oxacin?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɑk.səs.ɪn/.
What does -oxacin mean?
Used to form names of nalidixic acid derivatives used as antibacterials.
Where does -oxacin come from?
From cinoxacin.

How to pronounce -oxacin

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