disulfiram
Pronunciation: /dʌɪˈsʌlfɪram/
Definition of disulfiram
noun
- a synthetic compound used in the treatment of alcoholics to make drinking alcohol produce unpleasant after-effects. Also called Antabuse ( trademark).
- Alternative name: tetraethylthiuram disulphide; chemical formula: (C2H5)2NCSSCN(C2H5)2
Origin:
1940s: blend of disulfide (see disulphide) and thiuram (from thio- + urea + amide)