-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

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