Definition

A white powder that was used to lower fever and relieve pain, but is now mostly replaced by safer alternatives like aspirin.

Example

The doctor prescribed antipyrine to help reduce the patient's fever.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of antipyrine?

Yeah, I think it used to be a common pain reliever.

Right! It's interesting how some old medicines fall out of favor.

Definitely, especially when safer options like aspirin come along.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antipyrine is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "pyrine" (from Greek "pur" meaning fire or fever). The word describes a substance that works against fever.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'pyrine' relating to fire or fever — that's why antipyrine is a substance that fights fever.

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