Pronunciation: ˌ klo ̇ r-( ' )fen- ' ir- ə - ˌ m ē n, -m ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: chlor- + phen- + -ir- (prob. alteration of p yr idine) + amine
Date: 1964
: an antihistamine C 16 H 19 ClN 2 that is usually administered in the form of its maleate