methenamine

(mə t̸hēnə mēn′, -min)

noun

hexamethylenetetramine

Origin: < meth(yl) + -en(e) + amine

See methenamine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
An organic compound, (CH2)6N4, used as a urinary tract antiseptic and in rubber vulcanizing. Also called hexamethylenetetramine.

Origin:

Origin: meth-

Origin: + -en(e)

Origin: + amine

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