Meanings
noundisulfiram (countable and uncountable, plural disulfirams)
plural disulfirams
- countableuncountablemedicineA synthetic compound (trademark Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholics to make drinking alcohol produce unpleasant after-effects.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested
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disulfiram. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/disulfiram
MLA
“disulfiram.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/disulfiram. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “disulfiram,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/disulfiram.
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