phenazone

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Etymology

Shortening of the IUPAC name 1,2-dihydro-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-3H-pyrazol-3-one, taking the first syllable phen of phenyl, az from pyrazole, and -one.

Noun

phenazone (countable and uncountable, plural phenazones)

  1. (pharmacology) A particular analgesic.

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