natamycin
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English
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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