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Definition of ampicillin noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ampicillin

noun
 
/ˌæmpɪˈsɪlɪn/
 
/ˌæmpɪˈsɪlɪn/
[uncountable]
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  1. a form of penicillin that is used to treat certain infections
    Word Origin1960s: blend of amino and a contraction of penicillin.
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