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