Definition of Antabuse in English:

Antabuse

noun ˈantəbjuːsˈan(t)əˌbyo͞os

mass nountrademark

A synthetic compound used in the treatment of alcoholics to make drinking alcohol produce unpleasant after-effects.
Also called disulfiram
Example sentencesExamples
- While it is known that Antabuse produces an aversion to alcohol, this study could herald an important breakthrough in treating cocaine addiction.
- I kept writing it anyway, like an alcoholic drinking his way through the Antabuse.
- Even now, only some 140,000 alcoholics in the U.S. receive medication for their disease, ranging from Antabuse to anti-depressants to anti-seizure drugs.
- He can see a day when he will no longer need the Antabuse, but the Camproal is here to say.
- Do not consider taking the drug Antabuse without direct medical supervision, as it can be lethal.

Origin

1940s: from anti- + abuse.

Definition of Antabuse in US English:

Antabuse

nounˈan(t)əˌbyo͞os

trademark

A synthetic compound used in the treatment of alcoholics to make drinking alcohol produce unpleasant aftereffects.
Also called disulfiram
Example sentencesExamples
- He can see a day when he will no longer need the Antabuse, but the Camproal is here to say.
- I kept writing it anyway, like an alcoholic drinking his way through the Antabuse.
- While it is known that Antabuse produces an aversion to alcohol, this study could herald an important breakthrough in treating cocaine addiction.
- Do not consider taking the drug Antabuse without direct medical supervision, as it can be lethal.
- Even now, only some 140,000 alcoholics in the U.S. receive medication for their disease, ranging from Antabuse to anti-depressants to anti-seizure drugs.

Origin

1940s: from anti- + abuse.

单词	Antabuse
释义	Definition of Antabuse in English: Antabuse noun ˈantəbjuːsˈan(t)əˌbyo͞os mass nountrademark A synthetic compound used in the treatment of alcoholics to make drinking alcohol produce unpleasant after-effects. Also called disulfiram Example sentencesExamples While it is known that Antabuse produces an aversion to alcohol, this study could herald an important breakthrough in treating cocaine addiction. I kept writing it anyway, like an alcoholic drinking his way through the Antabuse. Even now, only some 140,000 alcoholics in the U.S. receive medication for their disease, ranging from Antabuse to anti-depressants to anti-seizure drugs. He can see a day when he will no longer need the Antabuse, but the Camproal is here to say. Do not consider taking the drug Antabuse without direct medical supervision, as it can be lethal. Origin 1940s: from anti- + abuse. Definition of Antabuse in US English: Antabuse nounˈan(t)əˌbyo͞os trademark A synthetic compound used in the treatment of alcoholics to make drinking alcohol produce unpleasant aftereffects. Also called disulfiram Example sentencesExamples He can see a day when he will no longer need the Antabuse, but the Camproal is here to say. I kept writing it anyway, like an alcoholic drinking his way through the Antabuse. While it is known that Antabuse produces an aversion to alcohol, this study could herald an important breakthrough in treating cocaine addiction. Do not consider taking the drug Antabuse without direct medical supervision, as it can be lethal. Even now, only some 140,000 alcoholics in the U.S. receive medication for their disease, ranging from Antabuse to anti-depressants to anti-seizure drugs. Origin 1940s: from anti- + abuse.
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