How to Pronounce Polymyxin

To pronounce "polymyxin", say POLYMYX-in — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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POLYMYX-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “polymyxin”

"polymyxin" has 2 syllables: polymyx-in.

What does polymyxin mean?

noun

  1. Any of several toxic antibiotics, derived from the soil bacterium Bacillus polymyxa, used to treat infections by gram-negative bacteria

Related words

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How many syllables are in "polymyxin"?▾

"Polymyxin" has 2 syllables: polymyx · in.

What does "polymyxin" mean?▾

Polymyxin: Any of several toxic antibiotics, derived from the soil bacterium Bacillus polymyxa, used to treat infections by gram-negative bacteria

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