-curium
English
editEtymology
editFrom cur(are) + -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).
Pronunciation
edit- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əm/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkjʊɹ.i.əm/
Suffix
edit-curium
- (pharmacology) Used to form names of curare-like substances, neuromuscular blocking agents with rigid structure.