natamycin
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From translingual nata(lensis) + -mycin (“antibiotic”).
Noun[edit]
natamycin (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) An antifungal drug from Streptomyces natalensis, used to treat ophthalmic infections, and as a food preservative.
Synonyms[edit]
- E235 when used as a preservative
- fungicidin
- pimaricin