benzathine
English edit
Etymology edit
From benz(yl)a(mino) + (e)th(ane) + -ine.
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbɛn.zəˌθin/
Noun edit
benzathine (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A diamine used in some medications to stabilize penicillin.