natamycin

English

Etymology

From translingual nata(lensis) +‎ -mycin (“antibiotic”).

Noun

natamycin (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) An antifungal drug from Streptomyces natalensis, used to treat ophthalmic infections, and as a food preservative.

Synonyms

• E235 when used as a preservative
• fungicidin
• pimaricin