Methenamine Definition

mə-thēnə-mēn, -mĭn
noun
An organic compound, C6 H12 N4 , used as a urinary tract antiseptic, in the manufacture of explosives, and in rubber vulcanizing.
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Alternative name of hexamine.

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Synonyms:
  • Urex
  • Mandelamine

Other Word Forms of Methenamine

Noun

Singular:
methenamine
Plural:
methenamines

Origin of Methenamine

  • meth– –en(e) amine

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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