# carbenicillin

> English word · Noun · IPA /kɑɹˌbɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/

## Definitions
1. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic form of penicillin C₁₇H₁₈N₂O₆S used to treat infection by Gram-negative bacteria (as pseudomonas).

## Etymology
Blend of carboxy + ben(zylpen)icillin.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/carbenicillin